One of the first steps you take when you are making a decision about 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.

A way of estimating when it's a good idea to plant anagallis is to consult the USDA zone info for Sharon.

Planting Calendar for Anagallis

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

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

The earliest that you can plant anagallis in Sharon 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 anagallis and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your anagallis may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your anagallis 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 Sharon. You should expect an average low temperature of -10°F in the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Sharon is not always accurate the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Sharon last frost occurs after April 15 so be sure to be ready to protect your anagallis if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Sharon

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.

Plants to Grow in Sharon

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