Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

The best time to plant candytuft in Huron should be determined by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Candytuft

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

Candytuft tend to make it in some cold which tells us that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant candytuft in Huron 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 candytuft and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your candytuft may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your candytuft indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Huron the average date of last frost happens on May 15. It might get as low as -25°F during the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Huron is an average the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Huron you get a frost after May 15 so always be ready to cover your candytuft in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Huron

Here is the info for USDA Zone 4b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	May 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	September 15
Lowest Expected Low	-25°F
Highest Expected Low	-20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -20°F.

Plants to Grow in Huron

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