One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us estimate 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.

By looking at the USDA zone info for Edgewater you will be able to determine when you can plant peanut.

Planting Calendar for Peanut

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

Since peanut are not cold tolerant it is necessary to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant peanut in Edgewater 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 peanut and expect a good harvest is probably September. If you wait any later than that and your peanut may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your peanut indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Edgewater 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 the actual date of last frost may not be accurate from year to year because it is based on the USDA zone info for Edgewater and it changes from year to year. Since half of the time in Edgewater you get a frost after February 15 be ready to cover your peanut if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Edgewater

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 Edgewater

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