The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate 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 using the USDA zone info for La Vergne you should be able to estimate when to plant pyrethrum.

Planting Calendar for Pyrethrum

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

Since pyrethrum do well in moderate cold you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant pyrethrum in La Vergne 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 pyrethrum and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your pyrethrum may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your pyrethrum indoors.

Last Frost Date

In La Vergne the average date of last frost happens on April 15. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 0°F.

Since the USDA zone info for La Vergne may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in La Vergne it frosts late in the year after April 15 be ready to protect your pyrethrum if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for La Vergne

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 La Vergne

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