One of the best tools that you have as gardeners to help us determine your gardening schedule is the 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.

By referring to the USDA zone info for Perkasie you should be able to determine when it's a good idea to plant brussels sprouts.

Planting Calendar for Brussels Sprouts

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

Brussels Sprouts do ok in mild cold which means that you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant brussels sprouts in Perkasie 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 brussels sprouts and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your brussels sprouts may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your brussels sprouts indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

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

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Perkasie may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Perkasie there is a last frost after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to protect your brussels sprouts if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Perkasie

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.

Plants to Grow in Perkasie

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