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

One way of estimating when it's a good idea to plant axilflower is to consult the USDA zone info for Clearlake.

Planting Calendar for Axilflower

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

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

The earliest that you can plant axilflower in Clearlake 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 axilflower and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your axilflower may not have a chance to grow to maturity. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your axilflower indoors.

Last Frost Date

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

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Clearlake is just an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Clearlake it frosts late in the year after March 15 be ready to protect your axilflower in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Clearlake

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 Clearlake

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