When should I plant Kumara in Zone 6b?

Start Kumara seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 18.

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 Kumara in Zone 6b?

Yes. Kumara needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥒 Growing Kumara in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Kumara. Zadnja slana: Apr 15. Prva slana: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dni) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Cona6b

Zadnja slanaApr 15

Prva slanaOct 22

Sezona190 dni

Žetev60 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Kumara in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Kumara seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Kumara seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 18

First harvest approximately Jun 18 (~50 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Kumara around Aug 13 (10 weeks before first frost).

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