When should I plant Rotkvica in Zone 5a?

Direct sow Rotkvica outdoors around Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 18.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Yes. Rotkvica needs 25 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Rotkvica in this zone. Zadnji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

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Harvest

Mar 24Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dana) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 9x)

Zona5a

Zadnji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 dana

Berba25 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

Direct sow Rotkvica seeds outdoors around Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 16/m² (8cm razmak).

First harvest approximately Apr 18 (~25 dana from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

For a fall harvest, plant Rotkvica around Sep 3 (5 weeks before first frost).

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