When should I plant Suncokret in Zone 7a?

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

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Suncokret in Zone 7a?

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

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🌻 Growing Suncokret in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Suncokret. Zadnji mraz: Apr 15. Prvi mraz: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 25Oct 22

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

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Zadnji mrazApr 15

Prvi mrazOct 22

Sezona190 dana

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When to Plant Suncokret in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 25

Start Suncokret seeds indoors around Mar 25 (3 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 22

Transplant Suncokret seedlings outdoors after Apr 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 26

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

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