When should I plant Kumara in Zone 6a?

Start Kumara seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 1.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Kumara in Zone 6a?

Yes. Kumara needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🥒 Growing Kumara in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Kumara. Zadnja slana: Apr 28. Prva slana: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dni) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Cona6a

Zadnja slanaApr 28

Prva slanaOct 8

Sezona163 dni

Žetev60 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Kumara in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Kumara seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Kumara seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 1

First harvest approximately Jul 1 (~50 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

For a fall harvest, plant Kumara around Jul 30 (10 weeks before first frost).

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