When should I plant Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 4a?

Start Salat, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Mar 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 14. Expect first harvest around May 19.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 4a?

Yes. Salat, Tom Thumb needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🥬 Growing Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Salat, Tom Thumb in this zone. Sidste frost: May 5. Første frost: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 dage) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone4a

Sidste frostMay 5

Første frostOct 1

Sæson149 dage

Høst50 dage

SolHalvskygge

When to Plant Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Salat, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14

Transplant Salat, Tom Thumb seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~35 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 6

For a fall harvest, plant Salat, Tom Thumb around Aug 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

Samdyrkning

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