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.

It's a good idea to determine when it's possible to plant tropical water plants by referring to the USDA zone info for Broadview Heights.

Planting Calendar for Tropical Water Plants

Frost tolerance for tropical water plants:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

Since tropical water plants are not cold tolerant it is important to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant tropical water plants in Broadview Heights 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 tropical water plants and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your tropical water plants may not have a chance to really do well. If you are starting your tropical water plants indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average all chance of frost has passed is on April 15 in Broadview Heights. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -15°F.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Broadview Heights is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Broadview Heights last frost occurs after April 15 so just be sure to be ready to cover your tropical water plants in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Broadview Heights

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-15°F
Highest Expected Low	-10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -10°F.

Plants to Grow in Broadview Heights

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