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🧄 Growing Чесън in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Чесън. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Season Too Short

Чесън needs 240 days to harvest, but Zone 6b has only a 190-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques (cold frames, row covers).

Zone6b
Last FrostApr 15
First FrostOct 22
Season190 days
Harvest240 days
SunFull Sun

When to Plant Чесън in Zone 6b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 4

Direct sow Чесън seeds outdoors around Mar 4. Soil temperature should be at least 35°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: Oct 30

First harvest approximately Oct 30 (~240 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22). Чесън can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 10

For a fall harvest, plant Чесън around Sep 10 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Tomatoes✅ Roses✅ Fruit Trees✅ Strawberries✅ Beets✅ Peppers
❌ Beans❌ Peas❌ Sage

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