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.

In Crossett you can figure out when you can plant lisianthus by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Lisianthus

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

You should not plant lisianthus until after the last frost because they do not do well in cold weather.

The earliest that you can plant lisianthus in Crossett 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 lisianthus and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your lisianthus may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your lisianthus indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Crossett the average date of last frost happens on March 15. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 10°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Crossett is just an average the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Crossett there is a last frost after March 15 so always be ready to protect your lisianthus if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Crossett

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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