When should I plant Šalát in Zone 4a?

Start Šalát seeds indoors around Mar 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 14. Expect first harvest around May 19.

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.

Can I grow Šalát in Zone 4a?

Yes. Šalát needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🥬 Growing Šalát in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Šalát in this zone. Posledný mráz: May 5. Prvý mráz: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 dní) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

Zóna4a

Posledný mrázMay 5

Prvý mrázOct 1

Sezóna149 dní

Úroda45 dní

SlnkoPolotieň

When to Plant Šalát in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Šalát seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14

Transplant Šalát seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~35 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 6

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

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