One of the first steps you take when you are figuring out 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.

A way of determining when it's a good idea to plant neeps is to refer to the USDA zone info for Ferndale.

Planting Calendar for Neeps

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

Since neeps require warm weather it's important to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant neeps in Ferndale 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 neeps and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your neeps may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your neeps indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Ferndale the average date of last frost happens on March 15. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 10°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Ferndale may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Ferndale you get surprised by a frost after March 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your neeps if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Ferndale

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.

Plants to Grow in Ferndale

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