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🧄 Kweken van Knoflook in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Knoflook. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Season Too Short

Knoflook needs 240 days to harvest, but Zone 6b has only a 190-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques (cold frames, row covers).

Zone6b
Last FrostApr 15
First FrostOct 22
Season190 days
Harvest240 days
SunFull Sun

When to Plant Knoflook in Zone 6b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 4

Direct sow Knoflook seeds outdoors around Mar 4. Soil temperature should be at least 35°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: Oct 30

First harvest approximately Oct 30 (~240 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22). Knoflook can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 10

For a fall harvest, plant Knoflook around Sep 10 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Tomatoes✅ Roses✅ Fruit Trees✅ Strawberries✅ Beets✅ Peppers
❌ Beans❌ Peas❌ Sage

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