When should I plant בצל in Zone 3a?

Start בצל seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around Jul 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is May 22. The first fall frost averages Sep 12, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow בצל in Zone 3a?

Yes. בצל needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient.

🧅

🧅 Growing בצל in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start בצל early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 22. כפור ראשון: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 ימים)

אזור3a

כפור אחרוןMay 22

כפור ראשוןSep 12

עונה113 ימים

קטיף110 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant בצל in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start בצל seeds indoors around Mar 13 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant בצל seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/מ² (10cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~80 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

שתילה מלווה

✅ תותים✅ כרוב✅ סלקים✅ חסה✅ גזרים✅ עגבניות

❌ שעועיות❌ אפונים

בצל in Other Zones

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Plan Your Garden בצל

Track בצל from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free בצל Growing Guide