When should I plant Bawang Merah in Zone 5b?

Start Bawang Merah seeds indoors around Feb 17. Transplant outdoors after Mar 31. Expect first harvest around Jun 19.

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 Bawang Merah in Zone 5b?

Yes. Bawang Merah needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Bawang Merah in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Bawang Merah in this zone. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 28. Embun beku pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 hari)

Zona5b

Embun beku terakhirApr 28

Embun beku pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Panen110 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Bawang Merah in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 17

Start Bawang Merah seeds indoors around Feb 17 (10 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 31

Transplant Bawang Merah seedlings outdoors after Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 19

First harvest approximately Jun 19 (~80 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Tanaman Pendamping

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❌ Kacang❌ Kacang Polong

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