When should I plant חמנית in Zone 6b?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Mar 25. Transplant outdoors after Apr 22. Expect first harvest around Jun 26.

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 חמנית in Zone 6b?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 6b

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 25Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

אזור6b

כפור אחרוןApr 15

כפור ראשוןOct 22

עונה190 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 25

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Mar 25 (3 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 22

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

Harvest: Jun 26

First harvest approximately Jun 26 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

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