When should I plant תות in Zone 6a?

Start תות seeds indoors around Feb 17. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Jun 22.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow תות in Zone 6a?

Yes. תות needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍓 Growing תות in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for תות. כפור אחרון: Apr 28. כפור ראשון: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 ימים)

אזור6a

כפור אחרוןApr 28

כפור ראשוןOct 8

עונה163 ימים

קטיף60 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant תות in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 17

Start תות seeds indoors around Feb 17 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 14-28 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant תות seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 22

First harvest approximately Jun 22 (~90 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8). תות can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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