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.

One way of estimating when to plant stevia is to refer to the USDA zone info for Foley.

Planting Calendar for Stevia

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

Since stevia do not do well in cold weather it is important to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant stevia in Foley 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 stevia and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your stevia may not have a chance to really do well. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your stevia indoors.

Last Frost Date

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

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Foley may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Half of the time in Foley you get surprised by a frost after March 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your stevia if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Foley

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F.

Plants to Grow in Foley

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