One of the first steps you take when you are making a decision about your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. 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 Broadview it's possible to figure out when it's possible to plant scallions.

Planting Calendar for Scallions

Frost tolerance for scallions:	Tolerant of a very small amount of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 3 weeks before last frost.

Scallions do well in mild cold which tells us that you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than plants that are more sensitive to the cold.

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

The last month that you can plant scallions and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your scallions may not have a chance to grow to maturity. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your scallions indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Broadview. You should expect an average low temperature of -15°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for Broadview may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Broadview last frost occurs after April 15 so always be ready to cover your scallions if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Broadview

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-15°F
Highest Expected Low	-10°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 -10°F.

Plants to Grow in Broadview

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