When should I plant Rucola in Zone 4a?

Direct sow Rucola outdoors around Apr 7. Expect first harvest around May 12.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Yes. Rucola needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Rucola in this zone. Sista frost: May 5. Första frost: Oct 1.

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Harvest

Apr 7Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 dagar) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

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Sista frostMay 5

Första frostOct 1

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Skörd35 dagar

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Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd).

First harvest approximately May 12 (~35 dagar from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

For a fall harvest, plant Rucola around Aug 27 (5 weeks before first frost).

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