Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

You can determine when you can plant oregano in Bellaire by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Oregano

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

You can plant oregano a little earlier in the year because they are moderately cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant oregano in Bellaire is January. However, you really should wait until February if you don't want to take any chances.

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

Last Frost Date

In Bellaire the average date of last frost happens on February 15. You should expect an average low temperature of 20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for Bellaire is just an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Bellaire last frost occurs after February 15 be ready to cover your oregano if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Bellaire

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

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

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