When should I plant Sončnica in Zone 5b?

Start Sončnica seeds indoors around Apr 7. Transplant outdoors after May 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Sončnica in Zone 5b?

Yes. Sončnica needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🌻 Growing Sončnica in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Sončnica in this zone. Zadnja slana: Apr 28. Prva slana: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dni) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 5x)

Cona5b

Zadnja slanaApr 28

Prva slanaOct 8

Sezona163 dni

Žetev90 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Sončnica in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start Sončnica seeds indoors around Apr 7 (3 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 5

Transplant Sončnica seedlings outdoors after May 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 9

First harvest approximately Jul 9 (~65 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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