When should I plant Lök in Zone 4a?

Start Lök seeds indoors around Feb 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around Jun 26.

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.

Can I grow Lök in Zone 4a?

Yes. Lök needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Lök in Zone 4a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 dagar)

Zon4a

Sista frostMay 5

Första frostOct 1

Säsong149 dagar

Skörd110 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Lök in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 24

Start Lök seeds indoors around Feb 24 (10 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant Lök seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 26

First harvest approximately Jun 26 (~80 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Samplantering

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