When should I plant בצל in Zone 4a?

Start בצל seeds indoors around Feb 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around Jun 26.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow בצל in Zone 4a?

Yes. בצל needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing בצל in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for בצל in this zone. כפור אחרון: May 5. כפור ראשון: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 ימים)

אזור4a

כפור אחרוןMay 5

כפור ראשוןOct 1

עונה149 ימים

קטיף110 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant בצל in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 24

Start בצל seeds indoors around Feb 24 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant בצל seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/מ² (10cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 26

First harvest approximately Jun 26 (~80 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

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