When to Plant Firebush in Upper Sandusky, OH

One of the first steps you take when you are estimating 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 best time to plant firebush in Upper Sandusky can be figured out by looking at the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Firebush

Frost tolerance for firebush: Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant: After the last frost when the weather gets warmer.

Since firebush do not do well in cold weather it's necessary to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

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A good time to plant firebush
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The earliest that you can plant firebush in Upper Sandusky 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 firebush and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your firebush may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your firebush indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Upper Sandusky the average date of last frost happens on April 15. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of -10°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Upper Sandusky is an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Upper Sandusky you get a frost after April 15 be ready to protect your firebush in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Upper Sandusky

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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