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When to Plant Portulaca in Haskell County, OK

Haskell County, Oklahoma Zone 7b July

Top priorities for Haskell County, Oklahoma gardeners in July

Your garden in Haskell County, Oklahoma is working on a schedule, even when you're not. Here's where you should be this July.

Avg. last frost March 28
Avg. first frost November 3
Soil temp (4") 86°F
Watering Low
Pest pressure High
Daylight 14.2 hrs
  1. Bring in the portulaca

    Taste as you pick. The first ripe produce is the best feedback loop you'll get all season.

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  • First harvests: portulaca

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Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), commonly called moss rose, is a succulent- stemmed annual built for hot, dry, low-fertility conditions where other flowers fail. Its silky, rose-like blooms open in full sun and close at night or on cloudy days. Excellent for slopes, rock gardens, containers, and parking-strip plantings where irrigation is limited. One of the easiest annuals for neglect- proof summer color.

Haskell County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 220 days.

At an elevation of 691 feet, Haskell County receives approximately 29.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 91°F, providing good warmth for Portulaca during the growing season.

Annual Blooms in Summer Pollinator-friendly Deer-resistant
Haskell County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
220 days
Last Spring Frost March 28
220 growing days
First Fall Frost November 3

Haskell County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.5-7.5

Drainage

Well Drained

Portulaca Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (38 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 21 Transplant: Mar 21 🌸 Bloom: May 9 – Sep 19
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (38 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 28 Transplant: Mar 28 🌸 Bloom: May 16 – Sep 26
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (41 days to spare)
Start indoors: Mar 17 Transplant: Apr 14 🌸 Bloom: Jun 2 – Oct 13

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Soil Compatibility in Haskell County

How your county's soil matches Portulaca's growing requirements.

Soil pH

Your soil pH (6.5–7.5) overlaps with Portulaca's range (5.5–7.0), though not a perfect match.

Soil Texture

The loam soil in Haskell County is excellent for Portulaca — good drainage, moisture retention, and nutrient holding capacity.

Organic Matter

Organic matter is excellent (4.3%) — Portulaca will thrive.

How to Plant Portulaca

8"
Between Plants
10"
Between Rows

Succession Planting Portulaca

5
successive plantings in your 220-day season

Sow every 5.7 weeks. Last sowing by Aug 25 to harvest before frost.

Portulaca Water Budget

Plant needs
0.5″/week
Rainfall provides
0.6″/week
Watering frequency Natural rainfall sufficient
Season total 0 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Monthly Watering Guide for Portulaca

Portulaca needs approximately 0.5 inches of water per week (2.2" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Portulaca Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 0.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 2.2" 1.9" 0.3" 💧 Light watering
Apr 2.2" 2.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
May 2.2" 4" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jun 2.2" 4.8" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 2.2" 3.8" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Aug 2.2" 3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Sep 2.2" 3.1" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Oct 2.2" 2.1" 0.1" 💧 Light watering
Nov 2.2" 1" 1.2" 🚿 Regular watering
Dec 0.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Mar–Nov in Haskell County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Portulaca Heat Requirements (GDD)

What are Growing Degree Days (GDD)?

Growing Degree Days measure the total warmth your plants receive during the growing season. Think of it as a "heat bank" — every day above 50°F deposits warmth that helps your plants grow.

Each plant needs a certain amount of accumulated heat to mature. If your county provides more GDD than the plant needs, it's a great fit. If it's close, you may want to choose faster-maturing varieties or start seeds indoors to get a head start.

Portulaca needs ~1,095 GDD — county provides 4,015 GDD Excellent fit

Portulaca Planting Timeline — Haskell County, OK

Portulaca Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 28 Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Outdoors March 28 Mar 28 – Apr 11
Direct Sow March 28 Mar 28 – Apr 18
Bloom May 16 May 16 – Sep 26

· 8" apart · Rows 10" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Bloom
June Bloom
July Bloom
August Bloom
September Bloom
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

0.5"/week · Natural rainfall sufficient

📅 Days to Maturity

50–70 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7 · Your soil: acceptable

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

220 days in Haskell County

Growing Tips for Portulaca in Haskell County

Direct sow Portulaca outdoors after March 28 in Haskell County when soil has warmed and frost danger has passed.

General growing tips

Direct-sow after last frost once soil warms to 65°F, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Seed is tiny — surface sow and do not cover. Thin to proper spacing after germination. Thrives in poor, well-drained soil; rich or wet soil produces lush foliage but fewer blooms. No deadheading required — plants are self-cleaning. Double-flowered varieties hold blooms open longer in overcast conditions.

Companion Planting

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Portulaca in Haskell County, OK?

Haskell County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of March 28. Plan your Portulaca planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Haskell County, OK?

Haskell County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is March 28 and first fall frost is November 3.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Haskell County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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