When should I plant Kel in Zone 6b?

Start Kel seeds indoors around Mar 4. Transplant outdoors after Mar 18. Expect first harvest around May 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Kel in Zone 6b?

Yes. Kel needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Kel in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Kel. Posledný mráz: Apr 15. Prvý mráz: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 4Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dní)

Zóna6b

Posledný mrázApr 15

Prvý mrázOct 22

Sezóna190 dní

Úroda60 dní

SlnkoPolotieň

When to Plant Kel in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 4

Start Kel seeds indoors around Mar 4 (6 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 18

Transplant Kel seedlings outdoors after Mar 18. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 2

First harvest approximately May 2 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22). Kel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Aug 27

For a fall harvest, plant Kel around Aug 27 (8 weeks before first frost).

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