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.

By checking out the USDA zone info for Montpelier you will be able to figure out when it's a good idea to plant axilflower.

Planting Calendar for Axilflower

Frost tolerance for axilflower:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since axilflower are not cold tolerant it is necessary to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

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

The last month that you can plant axilflower and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your axilflower may not have a chance to grow to maturity. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your axilflower indoors.

Last Frost Date

In Montpelier the average date of last frost happens on May 15. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -25°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Montpelier is not always accurate the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Since half of the time in Montpelier you get a frost after May 15 be ready to cover your axilflower in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Montpelier

Here is the info for USDA Zone 4b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	May 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	September 15
Lowest Expected Low	-25°F
Highest Expected Low	-20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -20°F.

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