One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

You should be able to determine when to plant neeps by referring to the USDA zone info for Kingsville.

Planting Calendar for Neeps

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

Since neeps require warm weather you must wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant neeps in Kingsville 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 neeps and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your neeps may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your neeps indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Kingsville. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 20°F.

Always keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Kingsville and it can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Kingsville you get a frost after February 15 be ready to protect your neeps if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Kingsville

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.

Plants to Grow in Kingsville

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