When should I plant Rucola in Zone 6a?

Direct sow Rucola outdoors around Mar 31. Expect first harvest around May 5.

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.

Yes. Rucola needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Rucola. Sista frost: Apr 28. Första frost: Oct 8.

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Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dagar) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 9x)

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Sista frostApr 28

Första frostOct 8

Säsong163 dagar

Skörd35 dagar

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Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd).

First harvest approximately May 5 (~35 dagar from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

For a fall harvest, plant Rucola around Sep 3 (5 weeks before first frost).

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