When should I plant ריחן in Zone 3b?

Start ריחן seeds indoors around Apr 3. Transplant outdoors after May 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3b is May 15. The first fall frost averages Sep 22, giving a 130-day growing season.

Can I grow ריחן in Zone 3b?

Yes. ריחן needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 3b has a 130-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🌿 Growing ריחן in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start ריחן early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 15. כפור ראשון: Sep 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 3Sep 22

Season: May 15 – Sep 22 (130 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

אזור3b

כפור אחרוןMay 15

כפור ראשוןSep 22

עונה130 ימים

קטיף40 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant ריחן in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start ריחן seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant ריחן seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 28

First harvest approximately Jun 28 (~30 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).

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