One of the first steps you take when you are making a decision about your gardening schedule is find your 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.

By looking at the USDA zone info for Moreno Valley you will be able to determine when it's possible to plant corn salad.

Planting Calendar for Corn salad

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

Corn salad require warm weather which means that it's important to wait until it warms up after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant corn salad in Moreno Valley 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 corn salad and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your corn salad may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your corn salad indoors is a great way to get them started a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Moreno Valley there is a last frost after February 15 so always be ready to cover your corn salad if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Moreno Valley

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 Moreno Valley

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