One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us determine your gardening schedule is the 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.

One way of estimating when to plant abutilon is to look at the USDA zone info for La Quinta.

Planting Calendar for Abutilon

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

Since abutilon require warm weather it is important to wait until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant abutilon in La Quinta 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 abutilon and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your abutilon may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your abutilon indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In La Quinta 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.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for La Quinta is just an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in La Quinta it frosts late in the year after February 15 so make sure that you are ready to cover your abutilon in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for La Quinta

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 La Quinta

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