One of the first steps you take when you are estimating 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.

In Houma you can estimate when it's a good idea to plant crassula by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Crassula

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

Since crassula are not cold tolerant it is important to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant crassula in Houma 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 crassula and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your crassula may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your crassula indoors is a great way to get them started a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on February 15 in Houma. You should expect an average low temperature of 20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Houma is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Houma you get a frost after February 15 be ready to protect your crassula in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Houma

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 25°F.

Plants to Grow in Houma

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