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Growing Sesame in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Sesame early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Baridi ya mwisho: May 15. Baridi ya kwanza: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 3Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 siku)

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Baridi ya mwishoMay 15
Baridi ya kwanzaSep 15
Msimu123 siku
Mavuno110 siku
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When to Plant Sesame in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 15

Transplant Sesame seedlings outdoors after May 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 3

First harvest approximately Aug 3 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

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