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

One way of figuring out when to plant salpiglossis is to consult the USDA zone info for Pine Bluff.

Planting Calendar for Salpiglossis

Frost tolerance for salpiglossis:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Salpiglossis do not do well in cold weather which tells us that it's important to wait until it warms up after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant salpiglossis in Pine Bluff 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 salpiglossis and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your salpiglossis may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your salpiglossis 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 Pine Bluff. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Pine Bluff is just an average and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Pine Bluff there is a last frost after March 15 be ready to cover your salpiglossis in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Pine Bluff

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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