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

You will be able to estimate when to plant alternaria by reviewing the USDA zone info for Torrington.

Planting Calendar for Alternaria

Frost tolerance for alternaria:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Since alternaria require warm weather it is important to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant alternaria in Torrington is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant alternaria and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your alternaria may not have a chance to really do well. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your alternaria indoors.

Last Frost Date

In Torrington the average date of last frost happens on April 15. It might get as low as -10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Torrington may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Torrington last frost occurs after April 15 so always be ready to cover your alternaria if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Torrington

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-10°F
Highest Expected Low	-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

Plants to Grow in Torrington

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