When should I plant Ayçiçeği in Zone 4a?

Start Ayçiçeği seeds indoors around Apr 14. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Ayçiçeği in Zone 4a?

Yes. Ayçiçeği needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🌻 Growing Ayçiçeği in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Ayçiçeği in this zone. Son don: May 5. İlk don: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 14Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 gün) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 4x)

Bölge4a

Son donMay 5

İlk donOct 1

Sezon149 gün

Hasat90 gün

GüneşTam Güneş

When to Plant Ayçiçeği in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 14

Start Ayçiçeği seeds indoors around Apr 14 (3 son dondan önce hafta). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Ayçiçeği seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm aralık). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 16

First harvest approximately Jul 16 (~65 gün from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

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