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.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Englewood Cliffs it's a good idea to figure out when to plant brachycome.

Planting Calendar for Brachycome

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

Since brachycome are not cold tolerant it is necessary to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Englewood Cliffs. It might get as low as 0°F during the coldest months of winter.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Englewood Cliffs is an average and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Englewood Cliffs you get a frost after April 15 so always be ready to protect your brachycome if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Englewood Cliffs

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7a.

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

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

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