Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine 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.

It's possible to figure out when you can plant axilflower by referring to the USDA zone info for Oxford.

Planting Calendar for Axilflower

Frost tolerance for axilflower:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost when the weather gets warmer.

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 Oxford 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. Any later than that and your axilflower may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your axilflower 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 Oxford. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 10°F.

Remember that USDA zone info for Oxford may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Oxford last frost occurs after March 15 so always be ready to cover your axilflower in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Oxford

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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