The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

By using the USDA zone info for Magnolia it's possible to estimate when it's possible to plant bishop's weed.

Planting Calendar for Bishop's Weed

Frost tolerance for bishop's weed:	Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Bishop's Weed can survive in a bit of cold which tells us that you can plant them much earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant bishop's weed in Magnolia is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant bishop's weed and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your bishop's weed may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your bishop's weed indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Magnolia the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You can expect an average low temperature of 0°F in the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Magnolia may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Magnolia last frost occurs after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to protect your bishop's weed in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Magnolia

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.

Plants to Grow in Magnolia

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