One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea 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.

A common way of getting a good idea when to plant pyrethrum is to check out the USDA zone info for Tallulah.

Planting Calendar for Pyrethrum

Frost tolerance for pyrethrum:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Since pyrethrum do well in moderate cold you can plant them a little earlier in the year than other plants that might not handle the cold.

The earliest that you can plant pyrethrum in Tallulah 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 pyrethrum and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your pyrethrum may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your pyrethrum indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Tallulah the average date of last frost happens on March 15. You can expect an average low temperature of 15°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for Tallulah is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Tallulah you get a frost after March 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your pyrethrum in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Tallulah

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 Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°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 Tallulah

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