When should I plant Suncokret in Zone 7b?

Start Suncokret seeds indoors around Mar 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 17. Expect first harvest around Jun 21.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Suncokret in Zone 7b?

Yes. Suncokret needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🌻 Growing Suncokret in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Suncokret. Zadnji mraz: Apr 10. Prvi mraz: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 20Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 dana) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

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Zadnji mrazApr 10

Prvi mrazNov 7

Sezona211 dana

Berba90 dana

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When to Plant Suncokret in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Suncokret seeds indoors around Mar 20 (3 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 17

Transplant Suncokret seedlings outdoors after Apr 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 21

First harvest approximately Jun 21 (~65 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

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