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When to Plant Celosia in South Fork, Colorado (81154)

Location

South Fork, Colorado

ZIP Code

81154

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Saturday, March 14, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Saturday, May 2, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Celosia seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Saturday, May 2, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Celosia argentea
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 12-36"
Spread 9"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

9" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-14 days

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Growing Celosia in Zone 5b

Celosia (Celosia argentea) is a popular garden vegetable. In South Fork, Colorado, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should start seeds indoors around Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Plan to transplant your Celosia seedlings outdoors around Saturday, May 2, 2026, about 1 weeks after your last frost date.