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Growing Sesame in Zone 2b

Zone 2b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Sesame early indoors to maximize your harvest window. கடைசி உறைபனி: May 25. முதல் உறைபனி: Aug 28.

Season Too Short

Sesame needs 110 days to harvest, but Zone 2b has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

மண்டலம்2b
கடைசி உறைபனிMay 25
முதல் உறைபனிAug 28
பருவம்95 நாட்கள்
அறுவடை110 நாட்கள்
சூரிய ஒளிமுழு வெயில்

When to Plant Sesame in Zone 2b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 கடைசி பனிப்புக் குளிருக்கு முன் வாரங்கள்). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 25

Transplant Sesame seedlings outdoors after May 25. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 9/மீ² (10cm இடைவெளி). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 13

First harvest approximately Aug 13 (~80 நாட்கள் from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

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