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.

In Eufaula you can determine when it's the best time to plant celosia by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Celosia

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

Since celosia require warm weather it's necessary to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant celosia in Eufaula 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 celosia and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your celosia may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your celosia indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

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

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Eufaula may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Eufaula it frosts late in the year after March 15 so always be ready to cover your celosia in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Eufaula

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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