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.

The best time to plant neeps in Morrilton should be estimated by looking at the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Neeps

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

You should not plant neeps until after the last frost has passed because they require warm weather.

The earliest that you can plant neeps in Morrilton 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 neeps and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your neeps may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your neeps 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 Morrilton. It might get as low as 5°F during the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Morrilton may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Morrilton you get a frost after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your neeps if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Morrilton

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 Low	5°F
Highest Expected Low	10°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.

Plants to Grow in Morrilton

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