When should I plant Bunga Matahari in Zone 6a?

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

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Bunga Matahari in Zone 6a?

Yes. Bunga Matahari needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🌻 Growing Bunga Matahari in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Bunga Matahari. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 28. Embun beku pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

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

Zona6a

Embun beku terakhirApr 28

Embun beku pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Panen90 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Bunga Matahari in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start Bunga Matahari seeds indoors around Apr 7 (3 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 5

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

Harvest: Jul 9

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

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