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 first chance to plant lisianthus in Dixon can be determined by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Lisianthus

Frost tolerance for lisianthus:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

Since lisianthus do not do well in cold weather you have to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant lisianthus in Dixon is March. However, you really should wait until April if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant lisianthus and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your lisianthus may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your lisianthus indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Dixon. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 25°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Dixon is just an average the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Dixon last frost occurs after February 15 so always be ready to protect your lisianthus in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Dixon

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	25°F
Highest Expected Low	30°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 30°F.

Plants to Grow in Dixon

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