The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us determine 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 reviewing the USDA zone info for Mount Carmel you will be able to figure out when it's possible to plant peanut.

Planting Calendar for Peanut

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

Since peanut require warm weather it is necessary to wait until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant peanut in Mount Carmel 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 peanut and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your peanut may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your peanut indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Mount Carmel. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -5°F.

Remember that USDA zone info for Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel there is a last frost after April 15 be ready to cover your peanut if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Mount Carmel

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6b.

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

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

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