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

The first chance to plant maltese cross in Frederick can be determined by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Maltese Cross

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

Maltese Cross tend to make it in some cold which tells us that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant maltese cross in Frederick 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 maltese cross and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your maltese cross may not have a chance to grow to maturity. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your maltese cross indoors.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost when the weather gets warmer is on April 15 in Frederick. You should expect an average low temperature of -5°F in the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Frederick may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Frederick you get a frost after April 15 so always be ready to cover your maltese cross if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Frederick

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6b.

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

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

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