When should I plant Sallat, Tom Thumb in Zone 6a?

Start Sallat, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around May 12.

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 Sallat, Tom Thumb in Zone 6a?

Yes. Sallat, Tom Thumb needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥬 Growing Sallat, Tom Thumb in Zone 6a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

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

Zon6a

Sista frostApr 28

Första frostOct 8

Säsong163 dagar

Skörd50 dagar

SolHalvskugga

When to Plant Sallat, Tom Thumb in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Sallat, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant Sallat, Tom Thumb seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 12

First harvest approximately May 12 (~35 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Sallat, Tom Thumb around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

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