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.

By checking out the USDA zone info for Miami Beach it's possible to estimate when it's possible to plant torenia.

Planting Calendar for Torenia

Frost tolerance for torenia:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost when the weather gets warmer.

Torenia do not do well in cold weather which means 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 torenia 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 torenia and expect a good harvest is probably November. If you wait any later than that and your torenia may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your torenia indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Miami Beach it never frosts. It might get as low as 40°F during the coldest months of winter.

Remember that the actual date of last frost is not always accurate 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 torenia in the event of a 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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