The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us determine your gardening schedule. 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 Reidsville you will be able to figure out when it's the best time to plant amaranthus.

Planting Calendar for Amaranthus

Frost tolerance for amaranthus:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

It's not a good idea to plant amaranthus until after all chance of frost has passed because they do not do well in cold weather.

The earliest that you can plant amaranthus in Reidsville 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. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your amaranthus may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your amaranthus indoors is a great way to get them started a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Reidsville. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 5°F.

Remember that USDA zone info for Reidsville may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Reidsville there is a last frost after April 15 so make sure that you are ready to protect your amaranthus in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Reidsville

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7b.

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

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