When to Plant Pyrethrum in North Canton, OH

One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your 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.

The first chance to plant pyrethrum in North Canton can be determined by checking out the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Pyrethrum

Frost tolerance for pyrethrum: Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant: Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

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

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The earliest that you can plant pyrethrum in North Canton 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 pyrethrum and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your pyrethrum may not have a chance to grow to maturity. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your pyrethrum indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in North Canton. You should expect an average low temperature of -10°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for North Canton is just an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in North Canton there is a last frost after April 15 so just be sure to be ready to cover your pyrethrum in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for North Canton

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)October 15
Lowest Expected Low-10°F
Highest Expected Low-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

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