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.

The best time to plant bloodleaf in Exeter should be determined by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Bloodleaf

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

It's probably a bad idea to plant bloodleaf until after the last frost has passed because they require warm weather.

The earliest that you can plant bloodleaf in Exeter 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 bloodleaf and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your bloodleaf may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your bloodleaf indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Exeter the average date of last frost happens on February 15. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 25°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Exeter is just an average the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Exeter last frost occurs after February 15 be ready to cover your bloodleaf if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Exeter

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 Exeter

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