When should I plant חמנית in Zone 4a?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Apr 14. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 16.

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 חמנית in Zone 4a?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 4a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 14Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 4x)

אזור4a

כפור אחרוןMay 5

כפור ראשוןOct 1

עונה149 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 14

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

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant חמנית seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 16

First harvest approximately Jul 16 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

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