When should I plant בצל in Zone 6b?

Start בצל seeds indoors around Feb 4. Transplant outdoors after Mar 18. Expect first harvest around Jun 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow בצל in Zone 6b?

Yes. בצל needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing בצל in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for בצל. כפור אחרון: Apr 15. כפור ראשון: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 4Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 ימים)

אזור6b

כפור אחרוןApr 15

כפור ראשוןOct 22

עונה190 ימים

קטיף110 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant בצל in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 4

Start בצל seeds indoors around Feb 4 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 18

Transplant בצל seedlings outdoors after Mar 18. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/מ² (10cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 6

First harvest approximately Jun 6 (~80 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

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