When to Plant Brachycome in Demopolis, AL

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.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Demopolis you will be able to estimate when it's the best time to plant brachycome.


Planting Calendar for Brachycome

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

Brachycome require warm weather which means that you really should wait until it warms up after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

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A good time to plant brachycome
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The earliest that you can plant brachycome in Demopolis 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 brachycome and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your brachycome may not have a chance to grow to maturity. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your brachycome indoors.

Last Frost Date

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

Since the USDA zone info for Demopolis is not always accurate the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Demopolis last frost occurs after March 15 be ready to protect your brachycome in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Demopolis

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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