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Carroll County, GA — Planting Guide

Carroll County is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 31 and the first fall frost is November 1, giving you a growing season of approximately 215 days.

At an elevation of 264 ft, Carroll County receives approximately 57 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 93°F with winter lows around 33°F. The predominant soil type is Clay Loam.

🌡️ Zone

8a (10°F to 15°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

March 31

🍂 First Frost

November 1

📅 Growing Season

215 days

⛰️ Elevation

264 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

57 in

Carroll County, GA Long season
215 days
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Last Spring Frost March 31
➔ 215 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 1

Carroll County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 8a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 31 First Frost: Nov 1

Soil & Growing Conditions in Carroll County

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Retains moisture well but slow to warm in spring. Amend with compost to improve drainage.

Watering Needs

With 57 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

215-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Carroll County

114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Carroll County.

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 7 – Aug 11 80–100
Amaranth Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Sep 1 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 14 — Aug 18 – Oct 27 120–180
Arugula Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 7 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 14 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 17 — Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 9 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jul 21 – Sep 15 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Jul 28 60–90
Black Beans — Apr 7 — — Jul 7 – Aug 25 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 16 40–60
Broccoli Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 2 – Jul 14 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 16 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 30 – Aug 25 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Aug 18 85–110
Cabbage Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 2 – Jul 28 60–100
Calabash Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 7 – Sep 1 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 14 — Aug 18 – Sep 29 120–150
Carrots — Mar 17 — Aug 23 May 19 – Jun 23 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jul 28 55–100
Celeriac Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jul 14 – Aug 18 100–120
Celery Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 23 – Aug 18 80–120
Celtuce Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 2 – Jul 14 60–90
Chard Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jul 14 50–60
Chayote Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Aug 18 – Oct 27 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 23 – Aug 4 80–110
Chicory Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 2 – Jul 14 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jun 23 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 7 – Aug 11 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jul 28 55–75
Corn — Apr 7 — — Jun 9 – Aug 4 60–100
Cowpeas — Apr 7 — — Jun 9 – Jul 21 60–90
Cress Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Apr 14 – May 5 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 2 – Jun 30 45–60
Crosne — Mar 17 — Aug 23 Aug 18 – Oct 20 150–200
Cucumber Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Aug 4 50–70
Daikon — Mar 17 — Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 9 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 7 – Aug 11 80–100
Edamame — Apr 7 — — Jun 23 – Aug 4 75–100
Eggplant Jan 27 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 23 – Aug 25 65–85
Endive Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 19 – Jun 23 45–65
Escarole Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jun 23 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 16 – Jul 28 75–100
Fennel Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Jul 28 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 20 Dec 20 – Jun 6 90–240
Ginger Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Dec 15 – Dec 29 240–300
Green Beans — Apr 7 — — Jun 2 – Jul 28 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 14 — Aug 18 – Oct 27 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 27 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 23 – Sep 29 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 28 – Sep 1 100–120
Jicama Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Aug 18 – Oct 27 120–180
Kabocha Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Aug 11 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 19 – Jun 16 45–60
Kale Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jul 21 50–70
Kidney Beans — Apr 7 — — Jul 7 – Aug 11 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 19 – Jun 23 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 5 – Jun 9 35–50
Leeks Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 30 – Sep 15 90–150
Lentils Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 23 – Aug 4 80–110
Lettuce Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 14 30–60
Lima Beans — Apr 7 — — Jun 9 – Jul 21 60–90
Loofah Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 28 – Sep 29 100–150
Luffa Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Sep 29 90–150
Mache Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 16 40–60
Malabar Spinach Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Jul 7 55–70
Melon Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 23 – Aug 11 70–100
Microgreens Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Apr 7 – May 5 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 19 – Jul 14 50–70
Mizuna Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 5 – Jun 2 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 7 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jun 30 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Jul 7 55–70
Okra Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Aug 4 50–65
Onion Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 30 – Aug 18 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 9 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 17 — Aug 23 Jun 30 – Aug 11 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 2 – Jun 30 45–60
Peas Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jul 21 55–70
Peppers Jan 27 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Aug 25 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Aug 4 55–70
Potatoes Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 23 – Sep 1 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Sep 1 85–120
Purslane Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 16 40–60
Radicchio Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 2 – Jul 7 60–80
Radish — Mar 17 — Aug 23 Apr 14 – May 5 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 21 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 16 – Jul 28 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 17 — Aug 23 Jun 9 – Jul 14 80–100
Salsify — Mar 17 — Aug 23 Jun 30 – Aug 11 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 9 – Aug 4 70–110
Scallions Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jun 23 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Jul 21 60–80
Shallot Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 Jun 30 – Aug 18 90–120
Shiso Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Aug 4 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Aug 4 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 26 – Jul 21 50–65
Soybeans — Apr 7 — — Jun 30 – Aug 25 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Aug 11 85–100
Spinach Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 7 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 2 – Aug 4 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 7 – Sep 1 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 14 — Aug 4 – Sep 29 110–150
Sweet Corn — Apr 7 — — Jun 9 – Jul 21 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Sep 1 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 5 – Jun 9 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Aug 25 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Aug 25 60–85
Turmeric Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Dec 15 – Dec 29 240–300
Turnip — Mar 17 — Aug 23 Apr 28 – Jun 2 40–60
Watercress Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 31 Aug 23 May 12 – Jun 16 40–60
Watermelon Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 23 – Aug 11 70–100
Wax Beans — Apr 7 — — Jun 2 – Jul 28 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jul 14 – Sep 1 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Jul 21 55–80
Zucchini Mar 3 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 2 – Jul 28 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Carroll County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Carroll County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 21 — Jul 21 – Nov 3 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 21 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 21 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 21 — Jun 30 – Aug 4 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 21 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 21 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 21 — Jun 30 – Aug 25 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 21 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Apr 21 — Jul 14 – Aug 25 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 21 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 21 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 21 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 21 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 21 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 21 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 21 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 21 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 21 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 21 — Jul 21 – Jan 5 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Carroll County

39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Carroll County.

Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 — 365–730
Anise Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 Jun 23 – Sep 8 90–120
Basil Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Aug 11 50–75
Bee Balm — — Apr 7 — Jul 7 – Sep 22 90–120
Borage Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 19 – Jul 7 50–60
Caraway Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 — 365–450
Catnip — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 11 60–80
Chamomile Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 26 – Aug 4 60–90
Chervil Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 7 40–60
Chives — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 60–90
Cilantro Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 7 40–60
Comfrey — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 60–90
Cumin Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 Jul 7 – Sep 8 100–120
Dill Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 7 40–60
Epazote Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 2 – Jul 28 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 26 – Aug 4 60–90
Feverfew — — Apr 7 — Jul 7 – Sep 22 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 60–90
Horehound — — Apr 7 — Jun 23 – Aug 18 75–90
Hyssop — — Apr 7 — Jun 16 – Aug 18 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Jul 28 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Apr 7 — Jun 16 – Aug 18 70–90
Lemon Verbena Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Aug 25 60–90
Lemongrass Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 30 – Sep 29 75–120
Lovage — — Apr 7 — Jun 16 – Aug 18 70–90
Marjoram — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 60–90
Mint — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 60–90
Oregano — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 60–90
Parsley Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 26 – Jul 28 60–80
Rosemary — — Apr 7 — Jun 30 – Nov 17 80–180
Rue — — Apr 7 — Jun 16 – Aug 18 70–90
Sage — — Apr 7 — Jun 23 – Aug 18 75–90
Savory — — Apr 7 — Jun 2 – Jul 28 50–70
Sorrel Feb 24 Mar 17 Mar 24 Aug 23 May 5 – Jul 7 40–60
Stevia Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 16 – Aug 25 60–90
Tarragon — — Apr 7 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 10 Apr 7 Apr 14 — Jun 9 – Aug 11 50–75
Thyme — — Apr 7 — Jun 16 – Aug 18 70–90
Valerian — — Apr 7 — Aug 11 – Nov 17 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Carroll County

54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Carroll County.

Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 17 Mar 24 Mar 24 — May 19 – Oct 6 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 27 Oct 25 – Nov 15 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 6 Sep 20 – Oct 18 90–120
Astilbe Feb 3 — Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Jul 28 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Feb 17 Mar 17 Sep 6 May 19 – Sep 1 60–90
Begonias Jan 20 — Mar 24 — Jun 2 – Oct 20 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 3 Mar 24 Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 27 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 3 — Mar 31 — May 19 – Jun 16 60–90
Calendula — Feb 17 Mar 17 Aug 23 May 5 – Sep 15 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 6 Nov 15 – Feb 21 60–90
Celosia Mar 3 Mar 24 Mar 24 — May 26 – Oct 20 60–90
Columbine Feb 3 Mar 31 Mar 31 — May 19 – Jun 16 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 3 Mar 24 Mar 31 — Jun 2 – Oct 27 60–80
Cosmos Mar 3 Mar 17 Mar 17 — May 26 – Oct 13 60–90
Crocus — — — Oct 4 Sep 6 – Sep 27 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 27 Sep 6 – Oct 4 20–40
Dahlias Mar 10 Mar 31 Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Nov 10 70–120
Daylily Feb 3 — Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 27 60–90
Dianthus Feb 3 Feb 17 Feb 24 — Apr 14 – Jun 30 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 3 Mar 31 Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 27 70–90
Foxglove Feb 3 Mar 31 Mar 31 — May 19 – Jun 16 80–120
Freesia — — — Sep 20 Oct 18 – Nov 15 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 10 Mar 24 Mar 24 — Jun 2 – Nov 17 70–100
Geraniums Jan 20 — Mar 24 — Jun 2 – Oct 20 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 31 Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Nov 10 70–100
Hostas Jan 27 — Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 13 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 4 Sep 27 – Oct 18 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 27 — Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 13 90–150
Impatiens Feb 3 — Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 27 60–75
Irises — Division Mar 31 — May 19 – Jun 23 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 3 — Aug 23 May 12 – Aug 18 60–90
Lavender Jan 27 — Apr 7 — Jun 16 – Sep 22 90–120
Lilies — Division Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Sep 29 70–120
Lobelia Feb 3 — Feb 24 — Apr 21 – Jun 16 70–80
Lupine Feb 3 Mar 31 Mar 31 — May 19 – Jun 16 75–100
Marigolds Feb 17 Mar 24 Mar 24 — May 19 – Sep 22 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 3 Mar 24 Mar 24 — May 19 – Oct 20 55–65
Pansy Jan 20 — Mar 17 Aug 23 May 12 – Aug 18 70–90
Peonies — Division Mar 31 — May 26 – Jun 23 90–120
Petunia Feb 3 — Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 13 70–90
Phlox Feb 3 Mar 31 Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Aug 18 80–110
Portulaca Mar 3 Mar 24 Mar 24 — May 12 – Oct 6 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 6 Sep 20 – Oct 25 90–120
Roses Jan 27 — Mar 31 — Jun 9 – Oct 27 90–180
Salvia Feb 3 — Mar 24 — Jun 2 – Oct 20 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 3 — Mar 31 — Jul 21 – Oct 13 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 20 Feb 24 Mar 17 Aug 23 May 26 – Sep 15 70–100
Sunflower Mar 10 Mar 24 Mar 24 — Jun 16 – Oct 20 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 17 Feb 24 Mar 17 Sep 6 Apr 28 – Aug 18 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Aug 30 Nov 8 – Jan 31 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 4 Sep 20 – Oct 18 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 20 — Mar 24 — Jun 2 – Oct 20 70–90
Yarrow Feb 3 Mar 24 Mar 31 — Jun 2 – Oct 27 60–90
Zinnia Mar 3 Mar 24 Mar 24 — Jun 2 – Oct 20 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Carroll County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Carroll County, GA?

Carroll County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Carroll County, GA?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Carroll County falls around March 31. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Carroll County, GA?

The median first fall frost in Carroll County arrives around November 1. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: August 2026.

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