When to Plant Nolana in Denham Springs, LA

The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate 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.

The first chance to plant nolana in Denham Springs should be figured out by reviewing the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Nolana

Frost tolerance for nolana: Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant: After all chance of frost has passed.

It's probably not a good idea to plant nolana until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer because they are not cold tolerant.

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A good time to plant nolana
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant nolana
Probably not a good time to plant nolana

The earliest that you can plant nolana in Denham Springs 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 nolana and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your nolana may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your nolana indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on March 15 in Denham Springs. You should expect an average low temperature of 15°F in the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Denham Springs is an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Denham Springs there is a last frost after March 15 be ready to protect your nolana in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Denham Springs

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)November 15
Lowest Expected Low15°F
Highest Expected Low20°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 20°F.

Plants to Grow in Denham Springs

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