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Growing Sesame in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Sesame early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Huling frost: May 25. Unang frost: Ago 28.

Season Too Short

Sesame needs 110 days to harvest, but Zone 1a has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Zone1a
Huling frostMay 25
Unang frostAgo 28
Season95 araw
Ani110 araw
ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Sesame in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Abr 13

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Abr 13 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). 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/m² (10cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Ago 13

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

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