When should I plant Raap in Zone 4a?

Direct sow Raap outdoors around Apr 14. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Yes. Raap needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Raap in this zone. Laatste vorst: May 5. Eerste vorst: Oct 1.

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Harvest

Apr 14Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zone4a

Laatste vorstMay 5

Eerste vorstOct 1

Seizoen149 dagen

Oogst45 dagen

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Direct sow Raap seeds outdoors around Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm afstand).

First harvest approximately May 29 (~45 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

For a fall harvest, plant Raap around Aug 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

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