When should I plant Соняшник in Zone 6a?

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

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Соняшник in Zone 6a?

Yes. Соняшник needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🌻 Growing Соняшник in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Соняшник. Останній заморозок: Apr 28. Перший заморозок: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 8

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

Зона6a

Останній заморозокApr 28

Перший заморозокOct 8

Сезон163 днів

Врожай90 днів

СонцеПовне Сонце

When to Plant Соняшник in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start Соняшник seeds indoors around Apr 7 (3 тижнів до останнього заморозку). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 5

Transplant Соняшник seedlings outdoors after May 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm відстань). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 9

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

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