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.

It's possible to figure out when it's the best time to plant bloodleaf by checking out the USDA zone info for Prosper.

Planting Calendar for Bloodleaf

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

Since bloodleaf require warm weather it is important to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant bloodleaf in Prosper is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

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

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Prosper. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Prosper may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Prosper it frosts late in the year after March 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your bloodleaf in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Prosper

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 15°F.

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