The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By referring to the USDA zone info for Mustang you will be able to determine when it's possible to plant pyrethrum.

Planting Calendar for Pyrethrum

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

You can plant pyrethrum just a bit earlier in the year because they are moderately cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant pyrethrum in Mustang 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 fully mature. If you are starting your pyrethrum indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Mustang. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 0°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Mustang is an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Mustang it frosts late in the year after April 15 be ready to cover your pyrethrum in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Mustang

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.

Plants to Grow in Mustang

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