One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule is the 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.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Sauk Rapids it's possible to determine when you can plant chrysocephalum.

Planting Calendar for Chrysocephalum

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

Since chrysocephalum are not cold tolerant you need to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant chrysocephalum in Sauk Rapids is May. However, you really should wait until June if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant chrysocephalum and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your chrysocephalum may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your chrysocephalum indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is May 15 in Sauk Rapids. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -30°F.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Sauk Rapids is an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Sauk Rapids there is a last frost after May 15 so make sure that you are prepared to protect your chrysocephalum in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Sauk Rapids

Here is the info for USDA Zone 4a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	May 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	September 15
Lowest Expected Low	-30°F
Highest Expected Low	-25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -30°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -25°F.

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