Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Walnut grove, AL, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7b.
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Walnut grove, AL Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Walnut grove, AL
The average last frost date in spring for Walnut grove is April 7th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 21st before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Walnut grove, AL
The average first frost date in fall for Walnut grove is November 1st. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Walnut grove, AL
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Walnut grove is approximately 208 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Walnut grove, AL Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Walnut grove, AL Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting French Lavender seeds indoors (from January 27th to February 10th), starting Rosemary seeds indoors (from January 27th to February 10th), and starting Pansy seeds indoors (from January 27th to February 10th).
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Pepper seeds indoors (from February 10th to February 24th), starting Statice seeds indoors (from February 10th to February 24th), and starting Luffa seeds indoors (from February 24th to March 10th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing California Poppy (from March 10th to March 24th), direct sowing Alfalfa (from March 10th to March 24th), and direct sowing Chives (from March 10th to March 24th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Chia (from April 21st to May 5th), direct sowing Mung Bean (from April 21st to May 5th), and direct sowing Moss Rose (from April 14th to April 28th).