When to Plant Oregano in Sapulpa, OK

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.

By looking at the USDA zone info for Sapulpa you should be able to estimate when it's possible to plant oregano.


Planting Calendar for Oregano

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

Oregano do ok in moderate cold which means that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

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A good time to plant oregano
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant oregano
Probably not a good time to plant oregano

The earliest that you can plant oregano in Sapulpa 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 oregano and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your oregano may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your oregano indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

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

Remember that USDA zone info for Sapulpa is an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Sapulpa it frosts late in the year after April 15 be ready to protect your oregano if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Sapulpa

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 Low0°F
Highest Expected Low5°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 Sapulpa

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