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🥬 Growing Grönkål in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Grönkål early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sista frost: May 15. Första frost: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 3Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 dagar)

Zon2a
Sista frostMay 15
Första frostSep 15
Säsong123 dagar
Skörd60 dagar
SolHalvskugga

When to Plant Grönkål in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start Grönkål seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 17

Transplant Grönkål seedlings outdoors after Apr 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 1

First harvest approximately Jun 1 (~45 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15). Grönkål can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Jul 21

For a fall harvest, plant Grönkål around Jul 21 (8 weeks before first frost).

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