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

The first chance to plant chrysanthemum in Miami Beach can be figured out by checking out the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Chrysanthemum

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

Since chrysanthemum are not cold tolerant it is important to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant chrysanthemum in Miami Beach is January. However, you really should wait until February if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant chrysanthemum and expect a good harvest is probably November. Any later than that and your chrysanthemum may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your chrysanthemum indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Miami Beach it never frosts. You can expect an average low temperature of 40°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that the actual date of last frost is just an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Miami Beach and it is different every year. Since it never frosts in Miami Beach you do not have to be ready to cover your chrysanthemum if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Miami Beach

Here is the info for USDA Zone 11a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	Never
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	Never
Lowest Expected Low	40°F
Highest Expected Low	45°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 40°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 45°F.

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