When should I plant Mėta in Zone 6b?

Start Mėta seeds indoors around Feb 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 1. Expect first harvest around May 31.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Mėta in Zone 6b?

Yes. Mėta needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍃 Growing Mėta in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Mėta. Paskutinis šalnas: Apr 15. Pirmas šalnas: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dienų)

Zona6b

Paskutinis šalnasApr 15

Pirmas šalnasOct 22

Sezonas190 dienų

Derlius60 dienų

SaulėPusiaušėšmis

When to Plant Mėta in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 18

Start Mėta seeds indoors around Feb 18 (8 savaičių prieš paskutinį šalną). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-16 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 1

Transplant Mėta seedlings outdoors after Apr 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm tarpas). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 31

First harvest approximately May 31 (~60 dienų from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22). Mėta can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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