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🥗 Growing Rucola in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Rucola in this zone. Ultimul îngheț: Apr 28. Primul îngheț: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 zile) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 9x)

Zona5b
Ultimul înghețApr 28
Primul înghețOct 8
Sezon163 zile
Recoltă35 zile
SoareSoare Parțial / Umbră Parțială

When to Plant Rucola in Zone 5b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 31

Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm distanță).

Harvest: May 5

First harvest approximately May 5 (~35 zile from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Rucola around Sep 3 (5 weeks before first frost).

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