Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine 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.

It's a good idea to estimate when it's possible to plant bidens by using the USDA zone info for Meridian.

Planting Calendar for Bidens

Frost tolerance for bidens:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since bidens do not do well in cold weather it's necessary to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant bidens in Meridian is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant bidens and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your bidens may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your bidens indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Meridian. You can expect an average low temperature of 0°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Meridian is not always accurate the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Meridian you get a frost after April 15 be ready to protect your bidens in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Meridian

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	0°F
Highest Expected Low	5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 0°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 5°F.

Plants to Grow in Meridian

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