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 using the USDA zone info for Harlingen it's possible to estimate when it's a good idea to plant fuchsia.

Planting Calendar for Fuchsia

Frost tolerance for fuchsia:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since fuchsia require warm weather you really should wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Harlingen. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 25°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Harlingen 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 Harlingen you get surprised by a frost after February 15 be ready to cover your fuchsia in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Harlingen

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	25°F
Highest Expected Low	30°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 30°F.

Plants to Grow in Harlingen

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