When should I plant בצל in Zone 5b?

Start בצל seeds indoors around Feb 17. Transplant outdoors after Mar 31. Expect first harvest around Jun 19.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

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

Can I grow בצל in Zone 5b?

Yes. בצל needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing בצל in Zone 5b

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 ימים)

אזור5b

כפור אחרוןApr 28

כפור ראשוןOct 8

עונה163 ימים

קטיף110 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant בצל in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 17

Start בצל seeds indoors around Feb 17 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 31

Transplant בצל seedlings outdoors after Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/מ² (10cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 19

First harvest approximately Jun 19 (~80 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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