When should I plant Blomkål in Zone 5a?

Start Blomkål seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Apr 14. Expect first harvest around Jun 13.

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 Blomkål in Zone 5a?

Yes. Blomkål needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥦 Growing Blomkål in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Blomkål in this zone. Sista frost: Apr 28. Första frost: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dagar)

Zon5a

Sista frostApr 28

Första frostOct 8

Säsong163 dagar

Skörd75 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Blomkål in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Blomkål seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14

Transplant Blomkål seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 13

First harvest approximately Jun 13 (~60 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 16

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

Samplantering

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