The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

It's a good idea to determine when it's a good idea to plant stevia by referring to the USDA zone info for Baker City.

Planting Calendar for Stevia

Frost tolerance for stevia:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since stevia require warm weather it is necessary to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant stevia in Baker City 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 stevia and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your stevia may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your stevia 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 Baker City. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -15°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Baker City may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Baker City last frost occurs after April 15 so always be ready to protect your stevia in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Baker City

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-15°F
Highest Expected Low	-10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -10°F.

Plants to Grow in Baker City

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