Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

It's a good idea to estimate when to plant elephant ears by reviewing the USDA zone info for Fort Myers Beach.

Planting Calendar for Elephant Ears

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

Since elephant ears 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 elephant ears in Fort Myers Beach is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant elephant ears and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your elephant ears may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your elephant ears indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Fort Myers Beach. It might get as low as 30°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Fort Myers Beach may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Since half of the time in Fort Myers Beach there is a last frost after January 31 be ready to cover your elephant ears in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Fort Myers Beach

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	30°F
Highest Expected Low	35°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 30°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 35°F.

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