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

It's possible to estimate when it's a good idea to plant feverfew by looking at the USDA zone info for Duarte.

Planting Calendar for Feverfew

Frost tolerance for feverfew:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Feverfew do well in moderate cold which means that you can start planting them earlier than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant feverfew in Duarte is January. However, you really should wait until February if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant feverfew and expect a good harvest is probably October. Any later than that and your feverfew may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your feverfew 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 Duarte. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 30°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Duarte may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Half of the time in Duarte last frost occurs after January 31 so be sure to be ready to cover your feverfew in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Duarte

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.

Plants to Grow in Duarte

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