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.

By checking out the USDA zone info for Erwin you will be able to figure out when you can plant nasturtium.

Planting Calendar for Nasturtium

Frost tolerance for nasturtium:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

It's probably not a good idea to plant nasturtium until after the last frost has passed because they do not do well in cold weather.

The earliest that you can plant nasturtium in Erwin is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant nasturtium and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your nasturtium may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your nasturtium indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Erwin the average date of last frost happens on April 15. It might get as low as 0°F during the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Erwin is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Erwin there is a last frost after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your nasturtium in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Erwin

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 Low	0°F
Highest Expected Low	5°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 Erwin

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