One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The best time to plant abutilon in Anderson should be estimated by checking out the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Abutilon

Frost tolerance for abutilon:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since abutilon are not cold tolerant it is important to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant abutilon in Anderson is March. However, you really should wait until April if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant abutilon and expect a good harvest is probably September. If you wait any later than that and your abutilon may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your abutilon indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Anderson the average date of last frost happens on February 15. You should expect an average low temperature of 20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Anderson and it can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Anderson it frosts late in the year after February 15 so just be sure to be ready to cover your abutilon in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Anderson

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 25°F.

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