When should I plant חסה in Zone 1a?

Start חסה seeds indoors around Apr 13. Transplant outdoors after May 4. Expect first harvest around Jun 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 1a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 1a is May 25. The first fall frost averages Aug 28, giving a 95-day growing season.

Can I grow חסה in Zone 1a?

Yes. חסה needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 1a has a 95-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 3 successions.

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🥬 Growing חסה in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start חסה early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 25. כפור ראשון: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 13Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 3x)

אזור1a

כפור אחרוןMay 25

כפור ראשוןAug 28

עונה95 ימים

קטיף45 ימים

שמשצל חלקי

When to Plant חסה in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start חסה seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 4

Transplant חסה seedlings outdoors after May 4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 8

First harvest approximately Jun 8 (~35 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jul 3

For a fall harvest, plant חסה around Jul 3 (8 weeks before first frost).

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