When should I plant Mrkva in Zone 4a?

Direct sow Mrkva outdoors around Apr 14. Expect first harvest around Jun 23.

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 Mrkva in Zone 4a?

Yes. Mrkva needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 3 successions.

🥕

🥕 Growing Mrkva in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Mrkva in this zone. Zadnji mraz: May 5. Prvi mraz: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 14Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 3x)

Zona4a

Zadnji mrazMay 5

Prvi mrazOct 1

Sezona149 dana

Berba70 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Mrkva in Zone 4a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Apr 14

Direct sow Mrkva seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 16/m² (8cm razmak).

Harvest: Jun 23

First harvest approximately Jun 23 (~70 dana from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1). Mrkva can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Jul 23

For a fall harvest, plant Mrkva around Jul 23 (10 weeks before first frost).

Sadnja u Društvu

✅ Lukovi✅ Vlasac ✅ Ružmarin✅ Rajčice✅ Poriluk

❌ Kopar❌ Paštrnjaci

Mrkva in Other Zones

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Plan Your Garden Mrkva

Track Mrkva from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free Mrkva Growing Guide