When should I plant Ayçiçeği in Zone 5a?

Start Ayçiçeği seeds indoors around Apr 7. Transplant outdoors after May 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Ayçiçeği in Zone 5a?

Yes. Ayçiçeği needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🌻 Growing Ayçiçeği in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Ayçiçeği in this zone. Son don: Apr 28. İlk don: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 gün) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 5x)

Bölge5a

Son donApr 28

İlk donOct 8

Sezon163 gün

Hasat90 gün

GüneşTam Güneş

When to Plant Ayçiçeği in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

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

Transplant Outdoors: May 5

Transplant Ayçiçeği seedlings outdoors after May 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm aralık). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 9

First harvest approximately Jul 9 (~65 gün from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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