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Growing Sorrel in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Sorrel 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)

Eneo2a
Baridi ya mwishoMay 15
Baridi ya kwanzaSep 15
Msimu123 siku
Mavuno40 siku
JuaKivuli Nusu

When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 1

Transplant Sorrel seedlings outdoors after May 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 15

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

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