When to Plant Gypsophila in Kingman, AZ

One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

One way of estimating when you can plant gypsophila is to consult the USDA zone info for Kingman.


Planting Calendar for Gypsophila

Frost tolerance for gypsophila: Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant: Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

You can plant gypsophila a bit earlier in the year because they are one of those plants that can tolerate a little bit of cold weather.

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A good time to plant gypsophila
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant gypsophila
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The earliest that you can plant gypsophila in Kingman is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant gypsophila and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your gypsophila may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your gypsophila indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Kingman. You can expect an average low temperature of 15°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Kingman may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Kingman it frosts late in the year after March 15 so always be ready to cover your gypsophila in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Kingman

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)November 15
Lowest Expected Low15°F
Highest Expected Low20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F.

Plants to Grow in Kingman

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