When to Plant Thunbergia in Pinson, AL

One of the first steps you take when you are figuring out your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The best time to plant thunbergia in Pinson should be figured out by using the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Thunbergia

Frost tolerance for thunbergia: Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant: After the last frost.

Thunbergia are not cold tolerant which tells us that it's important to wait until it warms up after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

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The earliest that you can plant thunbergia in Pinson 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 thunbergia and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your thunbergia may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your thunbergia indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Pinson. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 5°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Pinson is an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Pinson it frosts late in the year after April 15 so always be ready to protect your thunbergia in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Pinson

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)October 15
Lowest Expected Low5°F
Highest Expected Low10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 10°F.

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