Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate 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.

It's a good idea to figure out when it's the best time to plant celosia by reviewing the USDA zone info for Yukon.

Planting Calendar for Celosia

Frost tolerance for celosia:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

Since celosia require warm weather it's necessary to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost when the weather gets warmer is on April 15 in Yukon. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 0°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Yukon is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Yukon it frosts late in the year after April 15 be ready to cover your celosia in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Yukon

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 Yukon

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