The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out 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.

The first chance to plant oregano in Manvel should be figured out 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.

Oregano do ok in moderate cold which tells us that you can plant them a little bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant oregano in Manvel 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 grow to maturity. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your oregano indoors.

Last Frost Date

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

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Manvel is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Manvel you get a frost after February 15 so be sure to be ready to protect your oregano if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Manvel

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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