When should I plant חמנית in Zone 6a?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Apr 7. Transplant outdoors after May 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 9.

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 חמנית in Zone 6a?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 6a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 5x)

אזור6a

כפור אחרוןApr 28

כפור ראשוןOct 8

עונה163 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

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

Transplant Outdoors: May 5

Transplant חמנית seedlings outdoors after May 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 9

First harvest approximately Jul 9 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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