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.

In Fernley you can figure out when it's possible to plant bishop's weed by reviewing the USDA zone info.

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 do ok in a bit of cold which means that you can plant them earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant bishop's weed in Fernley 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 fully mature. Starting your bishop's weed indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

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

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Fernley 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 Fernley you get a frost after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your bishop's weed in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Fernley

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 Fernley

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