When should I plant Suncokret in Zone 5b?

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

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

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

Can I grow Suncokret in Zone 5b?

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

🌻

🌻 Growing Suncokret in Zone 5b

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

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

Zona5b

Zadnji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 dana

Berba90 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Suncokret in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start Suncokret seeds indoors around Apr 7 (3 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 5

Transplant Suncokret seedlings outdoors after May 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 9

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

Sadnja u Društvu

✅ Krastavci✅ Tikva ✅ Kukuruz✅ Grah

❌ Krumpiri

Suncokret 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 Suncokret

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

Start Free Suncokret Growing Guide