The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out 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.

It's a good idea to figure out when to plant coleus by referring to the USDA zone info for Mcminnville.

Planting Calendar for Coleus

Frost tolerance for coleus:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Since coleus require warm weather it's necessary to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on March 15 in Mcminnville. It might get as low as 15°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Mcminnville is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Mcminnville you get surprised by a frost after March 15 so always be ready to cover your coleus if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Mcminnville

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°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 20°F.

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