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Growing Tilli in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Tilli in this zone. Viimeinen halla: Apr 28. Ensimmäinen halla: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 14Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 päivää) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Vyöhyke5a
Viimeinen hallaApr 28
Ensimmäinen hallaOct 8
Kausi163 päivää
Sato40 päivää
AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Tilli in Zone 5a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 14

Direct sow Tilli seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm välein).

Harvest: May 24

First harvest approximately May 24 (~40 päivää from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Aug 27

For a fall harvest, plant Tilli around Aug 27 (6 weeks before first frost).

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