When should I plant Сунцокрет in Zone 6a?

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

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 Сунцокрет in Zone 6a?

Yes. Сунцокрет needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🌻 Growing Сунцокрет in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Сунцокрет. Poslednji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

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

Zona6a

Poslednji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 дана

Žetva90 дана

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When to Plant Сунцокрет in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

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

Transplant Outdoors: May 5

Transplant Сунцокрет seedlings outdoors after May 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 9

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

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