When to Plant Torenia in Alamogordo, NM

The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Alamogordo it's a good idea to estimate when it's possible to plant torenia.

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Planting Calendar for Torenia

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

Since torenia do not do well in cold weather it is necessary to wait until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer before you can plant them.

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A good time to plant torenia
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant torenia
Probably not a good time to plant torenia

The earliest that you can plant torenia in Alamogordo 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 torenia and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your torenia may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your torenia 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 Alamogordo. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is not always accurate because it is based on the USDA zone info for Alamogordo and it changes from year to year. Half of the time in Alamogordo you get surprised by a frost after March 15 so always be ready to cover your torenia in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Alamogordo

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 Low10°F
Highest Expected Low15°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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