One of the first steps you take when you are figuring out 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.

The first opportunity to plant bidens in Birdsboro should be figured out by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Bidens

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

Since bidens do not do well in cold weather you have to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant bidens in Birdsboro 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 bidens and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your bidens may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your bidens indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Birdsboro the average date of last frost happens on April 15. It might get as low as -5°F during the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for Birdsboro is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Birdsboro there is a last frost after April 15 be ready to cover your bidens in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Birdsboro

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-5°F
Highest Expected Low	0°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 0°F.

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