When should I plant חמנית in Zone 2a?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Apr 24. Transplant outdoors after May 22. Expect first harvest around Jul 26.

What is the last frost date for Zone 2a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 2a is May 15. The first fall frost averages Sep 15, giving a 123-day growing season.

Can I grow חמנית in Zone 2a?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 2a has a 123-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 2 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start חמנית early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 15. כפור ראשון: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 24Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 2x)

אזור2a

כפור אחרוןMay 15

כפור ראשוןSep 15

עונה123 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 24

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Apr 24 (3 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 22

Transplant חמנית seedlings outdoors after May 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 26

First harvest approximately Jul 26 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

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