When should I plant Paradižnik in Zone 5a?

Start Paradižnik seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

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

Can I grow Paradižnik in Zone 5a?

Yes. Paradižnik needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍅 Growing Paradižnik in Zone 5a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dni)

Cona5a

Zadnja slanaApr 28

Prva slanaOct 8

Sezona163 dni

Žetev75 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Paradižnik in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Paradižnik seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 6-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Paradižnik seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 16

First harvest approximately Jul 16 (~65 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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