One of the first steps you take when you are figuring out 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 referring to the USDA zone info for Spring Hill it's possible to estimate when it's the best time to plant bishop's weed.

Planting Calendar for Bishop's Weed

Frost tolerance for bishop's weed:	Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Bishop's Weed can survive in a bit of cold which means that you can plant them earlier in the year than other plants that might not handle the cold.

The earliest that you can plant bishop's weed in Spring Hill 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 bishop's weed and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your bishop's weed may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your bishop's weed indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost when the weather gets warmer is on April 15 in Spring Hill. You can expect an average low temperature of -10°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Spring Hill may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Spring Hill you get a frost after April 15 be ready to protect your bishop's weed in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Spring Hill

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.

Plants to Grow in Spring Hill

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