When should I plant שמיר in Zone 5a?

Direct sow שמיר outdoors around Apr 14. Expect first harvest around May 24.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Yes. שמיר needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for שמיר in this zone. כפור אחרון: Apr 28. כפור ראשון: Oct 8.

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 14Oct 8

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

אזור5a

כפור אחרוןApr 28

כפור ראשוןOct 8

עונה163 ימים

קטיף40 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

Direct sow שמיר seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח).

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

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

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