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 South Sioux City you will be able to figure out when you can plant anise.

Planting Calendar for Anise

Frost tolerance for anise:	Tolerant of a very small amount of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 3 weeks before last frost.

Anise do ok in moderate cold which means that you can start planting them slightly earlier than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant anise in South Sioux City is March. However, you really should wait until April if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant anise and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your anise may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your anise indoors.

Last Frost Date

In South Sioux City the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You can expect an average low temperature of -20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for South Sioux City is an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in South Sioux City there is a last frost after April 15 be ready to protect your anise in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for South Sioux City

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-20°F
Highest Expected Low	-15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -15°F.

Plants to Grow in South Sioux City

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