One of the first steps you take when you are making a decision about 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.

One way of figuring out when you can plant neeps is to refer to the USDA zone info for Solon.

Planting Calendar for Neeps

Frost tolerance for neeps:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Since neeps do not do well in cold weather it's important to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant neeps in Solon 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 neeps and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your neeps may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your neeps indoors is a great way to get them started a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Solon the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You should expect an average low temperature of -15°F in the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Solon is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Solon you get a frost after April 15 so always be ready to cover your neeps if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Solon

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 Solon

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