When should I plant Perilla Seeds in Zone 6a?

Start Perilla Seeds seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Apr 28. Expect first harvest around Aug 6.

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 Perilla Seeds in Zone 6a?

Yes. Perilla Seeds needs 135 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Perilla Seeds in Zone 6a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dagar)

Zon6a

Sista frostApr 28

Första frostOct 8

Säsong163 dagar

Skörd135 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Perilla Seeds in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Perilla Seeds seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 28

Transplant Perilla Seeds seedlings outdoors after Apr 28. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 6

First harvest approximately Aug 6 (~100 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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Perilla Seeds in Other Zones

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