When should I plant Sla in Zone 6a?

Start Sla seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around May 12.

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 Sla in Zone 6a?

Yes. Sla needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥬 Kweken van Sla in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Sla. Laatste vorst: Apr 28. Eerste vorst: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

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

Zone6a

Laatste vorstApr 28

Eerste vorstOct 8

Seizoen163 dagen

Oogst45 dagen

ZonHalfschaduw

When to Plant Sla in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Sla seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant Sla seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 12

First harvest approximately May 12 (~35 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Sla around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

Begeleidende Beplanting

✅ Aardbeien✅ Wortels✅ Rode Bieten✅ Komkommers✅ Radijzen

Sla in Andere Zones

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