One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea 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.

By checking out the USDA zone info for Aliso Viejo you will be able to estimate when it's a good idea to plant nasturtium.

Planting Calendar for Nasturtium

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

Since nasturtium are not cold tolerant it's important to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant nasturtium in Aliso Viejo 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 nasturtium and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your nasturtium may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your nasturtium indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Aliso Viejo. You can expect an average low temperature of 30°F in the coldest months of winter.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Aliso Viejo may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Aliso Viejo last frost occurs after January 31 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your nasturtium if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Aliso Viejo

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	30°F
Highest Expected Low	35°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 30°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 35°F.

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