When should I plant Raap in Zone 5a?

Direct sow Raap outdoors around Apr 7. Expect first harvest around May 22.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Yes. Raap needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Raap in this zone. Laatste vorst: Apr 28. Eerste vorst: Oct 8.

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Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zone5a

Laatste vorstApr 28

Eerste vorstOct 8

Seizoen163 dagen

Oogst45 dagen

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Direct sow Raap seeds outdoors around Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm afstand).

First harvest approximately May 22 (~45 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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

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