When to Plant Fiber Optic Grass in West Sacramento, CA

Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

A way of making a decision about when you can plant fiber optic grass is to refer to the USDA zone info for West Sacramento.


Planting Calendar for Fiber Optic Grass

Frost tolerance for fiber optic grass: Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant: After the last frost.

Fiber Optic Grass require warm weather which tells us that it is important to wait until it warms up after the last frost before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in West Sacramento. You should expect an average low temperature of 25°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for West Sacramento may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in West Sacramento you get surprised by a frost after February 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your fiber optic grass if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for West Sacramento

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 Low25°F
Highest Expected Low30°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.

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