Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine 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.

In Bradenton you can determine when to plant alternaria by checking out the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Alternaria

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

It's not a good idea to plant alternaria until after the last frost because they are not cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant alternaria in Bradenton 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 alternaria and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your alternaria may not have a chance to grow to maturity. If you are starting your alternaria indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Bradenton the average date of last frost happens on February 15. It might get as low as 25°F during the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Bradenton is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Bradenton you get surprised by a frost after February 15 so be sure to be ready to cover your alternaria if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Bradenton

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.

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