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.

In Rincon you can determine when it's a good idea to plant potatos by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Potatos

Frost tolerance for potatos:	Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Potatos do well in cold which means that you can plant them much earlier than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant potatos in Rincon is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant potatos and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your potatos may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your potatos indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on March 15 in Rincon. You can expect an average low temperature of 15°F in the coldest months of winter.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Rincon is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Rincon last frost occurs after March 15 be ready to cover your potatos in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Rincon

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F.

Plants to Grow in Rincon

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