When to Plant Yarrow in Canton, NY

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 Canton you will be able to figure out when it's a good idea to plant yarrow.


Planting Calendar for Yarrow

Frost tolerance for yarrow: Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant: Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Yarrow do well in a bit of cold which tells us that you can plant them earlier in the year than plants that are more sensitive to the cold.

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A good time to plant yarrow
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant yarrow
Probably not a good time to plant yarrow

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

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is May 15 in Canton. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -30°F.

Remember that USDA zone info for Canton is an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Canton you get a frost after May 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your yarrow in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Canton

Here is the info for USDA Zone 4a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)May 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)September 15
Lowest Expected Low-30°F
Highest Expected Low-25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -30°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -25°F.

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