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

You can determine when it's a good idea to plant abutilon in Mascotte by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Abutilon

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

Abutilon require warm weather which tells us that it is important to wait until it warms up after the last frost before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

In Mascotte 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.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Mascotte is an average and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Mascotte it frosts late in the year after February 15 be ready to cover your abutilon in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Mascotte

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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