One of the first steps you take when you are estimating 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.

In Wharton you can estimate when it's the best time to plant bloodleaf by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Bloodleaf

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

Since bloodleaf are not cold tolerant it's necessary to wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant bloodleaf in Wharton 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 bloodleaf and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your bloodleaf may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your bloodleaf indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Wharton. It might get as low as 20°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Wharton is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Wharton there is a last frost after February 15 so always be ready to cover your bloodleaf in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Wharton

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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