When should I plant Meta in Zone 6a?

Start Meta seeds indoors around Mar 3. Transplant outdoors after Apr 14. Expect first harvest around Jun 13.

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 Meta in Zone 6a?

Yes. Meta needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍃 Growing Meta in Zone 6a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dni)

Cona6a

Zadnja slanaApr 28

Prva slanaOct 8

Sezona163 dni

Žetev60 dni

SonceDelna Sončna Svetloba

When to Plant Meta in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start Meta seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-16 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14

Transplant Meta seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 13

First harvest approximately Jun 13 (~60 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8). Meta can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Sobivanje Rastlin

✅ Zelje✅ Paradižniki

❌ Kamilica

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