When to Plant Stevia in Enumclaw, WA

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.

By using the USDA zone info for Enumclaw you will be able to estimate when it's the best time to plant stevia.


Planting Calendar for Stevia

Frost tolerance for stevia: Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant: After all chance of frost has passed.

Stevia require warm weather which tells us that it is necessary to wait until it warms up after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

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A good time to plant stevia
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The earliest that you can plant stevia in Enumclaw 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 stevia and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your stevia may not have a chance to really do well. You can get started a couple of weeks earlier by starting your stevia indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Enumclaw. It might get as low as 5°F during the coldest months of winter.

Just be sure to remember that the actual date of last frost is just an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Enumclaw and it is different every year. Half of the time in Enumclaw there is a last frost after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your stevia if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Enumclaw

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)October 15
Lowest Expected Low5°F
Highest Expected Low10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 10°F.

Plants to Grow in Enumclaw

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