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

The USDA zone info for Port Isabel should be reviewed to determine when to plant calla lily.

Planting Calendar for Calla Lily

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

Calla Lily require warm weather which means that you must wait until it warms up after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

In Port Isabel the average date of last frost happens on January 31. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 30°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Port Isabel may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Port Isabel there is a last frost after January 31 be ready to cover your calla lily if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Port Isabel

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	30°F
Highest Expected Low	35°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 30°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 35°F.

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