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

In Folcroft you can determine when it's a good idea to plant bidens 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.

Since bidens require warm weather you really should wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant bidens in Folcroft 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 really do well. Starting your bidens indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Folcroft. It might get as low as 0°F during the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that the actual date of last frost is not always accurate because it is based on the USDA zone info for Folcroft and it can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Folcroft there is a last frost after April 15 be ready to cover your bidens in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Folcroft

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 Folcroft

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