Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out 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 checking out the USDA zone info for Henryetta you should be able to determine when to plant alstromeria.

Planting Calendar for Alstromeria

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

Since alstromeria are moderately cold tolerant you can plant them just a bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant alstromeria in Henryetta 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 alstromeria and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your alstromeria may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your alstromeria indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Henryetta the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You can expect an average low temperature of 0°F in the coldest months of winter.

Just be sure to remember that USDA zone info for Henryetta may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Henryetta last frost occurs after April 15 so always be ready to protect your alstromeria if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Henryetta

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	0°F
Highest Expected Low	5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 0°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 5°F.

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