Growing Crown Daisy in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Crown Daisy in this zone. Last frost: Apr 28. First frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

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

Zone5a

Last FrostApr 28

First FrostOct 8

Season Length163 days

Days to Harvest45

Sunfull-to-part

Frost ToleranceLight

Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)

Direct sow Crown Daisy seeds outdoors around Mar 31. Soil temperature should be at least 45°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

First harvest approximately May 15 (~45 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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

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Direct sow Crown Daisy outdoors around Mar 31. Harvest around May 15.

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. Crown Daisy needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

The best time to plant Crown Daisy in Zone 5a is around Mar 31, when soil temperatures are suitable and frost risk has passed.

Good companion plants for Crown Daisy include Lettuce, Carrot, Bean.

Crown Daisy takes approximately 45 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 5a, expect your first harvest around May 15.

Track Crown Daisy from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.