Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The first chance to plant axilflower in West Point can be determined by looking at the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Axilflower

Frost tolerance for axilflower:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

You can not plant axilflower until after the last frost has passed because they do not do well in cold weather.

The earliest that you can plant axilflower in West Point is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant axilflower and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your axilflower may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your axilflower indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in West Point. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 10°F.

Since the USDA zone info for West Point is not always accurate the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in West Point you get surprised by a frost after March 15 be ready to cover your axilflower if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for West Point

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 15°F.

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