The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us determine 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.

The first opportunity to plant lunaria in Satsuma can be estimated by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Lunaria

Frost tolerance for lunaria:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Lunaria can survive in some cold which tells us that you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than plants that are more sensitive to the cold.

The earliest that you can plant lunaria in Satsuma is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant lunaria and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your lunaria may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your lunaria indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

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

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Satsuma may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Satsuma you get a frost after March 15 so always be ready to protect your lunaria if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Satsuma

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 Satsuma

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