Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate 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.

In Hitchcock you can estimate when it's the best time to plant morning glory by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Morning Glory

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

You should not plant morning glory until after the last frost because they require warm weather.

The earliest that you can plant morning glory in Hitchcock 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 morning glory and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your morning glory may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your morning glory indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Hitchcock the average date of last frost happens on February 15. It might get as low as 20°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is not always accurate because it is based on the USDA zone info for Hitchcock and it is different every year. Half of the time in Hitchcock you get surprised by a frost after February 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your morning glory if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Hitchcock

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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