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.

By looking at the USDA zone info for Zephyrhills you will be able to determine when it's the best time to plant baby's breath.

Planting Calendar for Baby's Breath

Frost tolerance for baby's breath:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Since baby's breath are moderately cold tolerant you can plant them just a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant baby's breath in Zephyrhills 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 baby's breath and expect a good harvest is probably October. If you wait any later than that and your baby's breath may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your baby's breath indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Zephyrhills. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 25°F.

Just be sure to remember that the actual date of last frost may not be accurate from year to year because it is based on the USDA zone info for Zephyrhills and it will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Zephyrhills you get a frost after February 15 be ready to cover your baby's breath in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Zephyrhills

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.

Plants to Grow in Zephyrhills

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