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

The best time to plant primula in Bonner Springs should be figured out by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Primula

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

Primula do well in cold which tells us that you can plant them much earlier than other plants that might not handle the cold.

The earliest that you can plant primula in Bonner Springs 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 primula and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your primula may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your primula indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on April 15 in Bonner Springs. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of -10°F.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Bonner Springs is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Bonner Springs you get a frost after April 15 be ready to cover your primula if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Bonner Springs

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-10°F
Highest Expected Low	-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

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