When to Plant Pyrethrum in Jenkintown, PA

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.

The earliest that you can plant pyrethrum in Jenkintown should be estimated by checking out the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Pyrethrum

Frost tolerance for pyrethrum: Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant: Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Since pyrethrum do well in moderate cold you can plant them a little bit earlier in the year than other plants that might not handle the cold.

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A good time to plant pyrethrum
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant pyrethrum
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The earliest that you can plant pyrethrum in Jenkintown is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant pyrethrum and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your pyrethrum may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your pyrethrum 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 Jenkintown. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 0°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Jenkintown may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Jenkintown you get surprised by a frost after April 15 so always be ready to cover your pyrethrum in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Jenkintown

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 Low0°F
Highest Expected Low5°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 Jenkintown

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