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.

One way of estimating when to plant galium is to consult the USDA zone info for Pampa.

Planting Calendar for Galium

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

Galium can survive in mild cold which means that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

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

The last month that you can plant galium and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your galium may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your galium indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Pampa. It might get as low as 0°F during the coldest months of winter.

Remember that the actual date of last frost may not be accurate from year to year because it is based on the USDA zone info for Pampa and it is different every year. Since half of the time in Pampa you get a frost after April 15 be ready to cover your galium if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Pampa

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	0°F
Highest Expected Low	5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 0°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 5°F.

Plants to Grow in Pampa

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