When should I plant Salat in Zone 6a?

Start Salat seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around May 12.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Salat in Zone 6a?

Yes. Salat needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥬 Growing Salat in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Salat. Viimane öökülm: Apr 28. Esimene öökülm: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 päeva) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

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Viimane öökülmApr 28

Esimene öökülmOct 8

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Saak45 päeva

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When to Plant Salat in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Salat seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 nädalat enne viimast külma). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant Salat seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm vahekaugus). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 12

First harvest approximately May 12 (~35 päeva from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Salat around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

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