When should I plant Сунцокрет in Zone 3a?

Start Сунцокрет seeds indoors around May 1. Transplant outdoors after May 29. Expect first harvest around Aug 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is May 22. The first fall frost averages Sep 12, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow Сунцокрет in Zone 3a?

Yes. Сунцокрет needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 1 successions.

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🌻 Growing Сунцокрет in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Сунцокрет early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Poslednji mraz: May 22. Prvi mraz: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

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Harvest

May 1Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 дана) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 1x)

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Poslednji mrazMay 22

Prvi mrazSep 12

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Žetva90 дана

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When to Plant Сунцокрет in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: May 1

Start Сунцокрет seeds indoors around May 1 (3 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant Сунцокрет seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 2

First harvest approximately Aug 2 (~65 дана from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

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