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.

The first chance to plant crassula in Marshall should be figured out by checking out 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 do not do well in cold weather it's necessary to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost when the weather gets warmer is on April 15 in Marshall. It might get as low as -10°F during the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Marshall is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Marshall it frosts late in the year after April 15 so just be sure to be ready to cover your crassula if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Marshall

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-10°F
Highest Expected Low	-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

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