When should I plant Купус in Zone 5a?

Start Купус seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around Jun 11.

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 Купус in Zone 5a?

Yes. Купус needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Купус in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Купус in this zone. Poslednji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 дана)

Zona5a

Poslednji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 дана

Žetva80 дана

SunceПуно Сунце

When to Plant Купус in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Купус seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant Купус seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 11

First harvest approximately Jun 11 (~65 дана from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 16

For a fall harvest, plant Купус around Jul 16 (12 weeks before first frost).

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