When should I plant Cải xoăn in Zone 5a?

Start Cải xoăn seeds indoors around 17 Th3. Transplant outdoors after 31 Th3. Expect first harvest around 15 Th5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is 28 Th4. The first fall frost averages 8 Th10, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Cải xoăn in Zone 5a?

Yes. Cải xoăn needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Cải xoăn in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Cải xoăn in this zone. Sương giá cuối: 28 Th4. Sương giá đầu: 8 Th10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

17 Th38 Th10

Season: 28 Th4 – 8 Th10 (163 ngày)

Vùng5a

Sương giá cuối28 Th4

Sương giá đầu8 Th10

Mùa vụ163 ngày

Thu hoạch60 ngày

Ánh sángNắng một phần

When to Plant Cải xoăn in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: 17 Th3

Start Cải xoăn seeds indoors around 17 Th3 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 31 Th3

Transplant Cải xoăn seedlings outdoors after 31 Th3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 15 Th5

First harvest approximately 15 Th5 (~45 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (8 Th10). Cải xoăn can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: 13 Th8

For a fall harvest, plant Cải xoăn around 13 Th8 (8 weeks before first frost).

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