The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The first chance to plant celeriac in Platteville should be estimated by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Celeriac

Frost tolerance for celeriac:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Celeriac can survive in moderate cold which means that you can plant them just a bit earlier in the year than other plants that might not handle the cold.

The earliest that you can plant celeriac in Platteville is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

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

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Platteville. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -20°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Platteville may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Platteville last frost occurs after April 15 be ready to protect your celeriac in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Platteville

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-20°F
Highest Expected Low	-15°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 -15°F.

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