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Growing Sesame in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Sesame early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Huling frost: May 15. Unang frost: Set 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Abr 3Set 22

Season: May 15 – Set 22 (130 araw)

Zone3b
Huling frostMay 15
Unang frostSet 22
Season130 araw
Ani110 araw
ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Sesame in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Abr 3

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Abr 3 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). 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 pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Ago 3

First harvest approximately Ago 3 (~80 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Set 22).

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