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

In Green Cove Springs you can estimate when it's possible to plant skullcap by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Skullcap

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

It's not a good idea to plant skullcap until after all chance of frost has passed because they require warm weather.

The earliest that you can plant skullcap in Green Cove Springs 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 skullcap and expect a good harvest is probably September. If you wait any later than that and your skullcap may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your skullcap indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average all chance of frost has passed is on February 15 in Green Cove Springs. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 20°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Green Cove Springs is an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Green Cove Springs there is a last frost after February 15 be ready to protect your skullcap in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Green Cove Springs

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 25°F.

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