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

A way of getting a good idea when you can plant amaranthus is to examine the USDA zone info for Bladensburg.

Planting Calendar for Amaranthus

Frost tolerance for amaranthus:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Since amaranthus require warm weather it's necessary to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant amaranthus in Bladensburg 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 amaranthus and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your amaranthus may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your amaranthus indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Bladensburg. It might get as low as 0°F during the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Bladensburg may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Bladensburg you get surprised by a frost after April 15 so always be ready to cover your amaranthus in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Bladensburg

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	0°F
Highest Expected Low	5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 0°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 5°F.

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