Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By referring to the USDA zone info for Jersey Shore it's possible to figure out when to plant clover.

Planting Calendar for Clover

Frost tolerance for clover:	Tolerant of a very small amount of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 3 weeks before last frost.

Clover do ok in mild cold which means that you can plant them slightly earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant clover in Jersey Shore is March. However, you really should wait until April if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant clover and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your clover may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your clover 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 Jersey Shore. It might get as low as -10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Jersey Shore may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Jersey Shore last frost occurs after April 15 be ready to cover your clover in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Jersey Shore

Here is the info for USDA Zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-10°F
Highest Expected Low	-5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F.

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