Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out 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 reviewing the USDA zone info for Neptune Beach you will be able to determine when it's the best time to plant iceland poppy.

Planting Calendar for Iceland Poppy

Frost tolerance for iceland poppy:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Iceland Poppy can survive in moderate cold which tells us that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant iceland poppy in Neptune 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 iceland poppy and expect a good harvest is probably October. Any later than that and your iceland poppy may not have a chance to really do well. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your iceland poppy indoors.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on February 15 in Neptune Beach. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 20°F.

Remember that the actual date of last frost is just an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Neptune Beach and it will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Neptune Beach you get a frost after February 15 so make sure that you are ready to cover your iceland poppy if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Neptune Beach

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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