When should I plant Slnečnica in Zone 7b?

Start Slnečnica seeds indoors around Mar 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 17. Expect first harvest around Jun 21.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Slnečnica in Zone 7b?

Yes. Slnečnica needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🌻 Growing Slnečnica in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Slnečnica. Posledný mráz: Apr 10. Prvý mráz: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 20Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 dní) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zóna7b

Posledný mrázApr 10

Prvý mrázNov 7

Sezóna211 dní

Úroda90 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Slnečnica in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Slnečnica seeds indoors around Mar 20 (3 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 17

Transplant Slnečnica seedlings outdoors after Apr 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 21

First harvest approximately Jun 21 (~65 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

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