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Growing Sesame in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Sesame early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Fros terakhir: May 25. Fros pertama: Aug 28.

Season Too Short

Sesame needs 110 days to harvest, but Zone 1a has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Zon1a
Fros terakhirMay 25
Fros pertamaAug 28
Musim95 hari
Tuaian110 hari
MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Sesame in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 25

Transplant Sesame seedlings outdoors after May 25. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 13

First harvest approximately Aug 13 (~80 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

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