When should I plant תירס in Zone 6a?

Direct sow תירס outdoors around May 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 29.

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.

Yes. תירס needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for תירס. כפור אחרון: Apr 28. כפור ראשון: Oct 8.

Outdoor

Harvest

May 5Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 5x)

אזור6a

כפור אחרוןApr 28

כפור ראשוןOct 8

עונה163 ימים

קטיף85 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

Direct sow תירס seeds outdoors around May 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח).

First harvest approximately Jul 29 (~85 ימים from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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