When should I plant Rau diếp in Zone 3b?

Start Rau diếp seeds indoors around 3 Th4. Transplant outdoors after 24 Th4. Expect first harvest around 29 Th5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3b is 15 Th5. The first fall frost averages 22 Th9, giving a 130-day growing season.

Can I grow Rau diếp in Zone 3b?

Yes. Rau diếp needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 3b has a 130-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥬 Growing Rau diếp in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Rau diếp early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sương giá cuối: 15 Th5. Sương giá đầu: 22 Th9.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

3 Th422 Th9

Season: 15 Th5 – 22 Th9 (130 ngày) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 6x)

Vùng3b

Sương giá cuối15 Th5

Sương giá đầu22 Th9

Mùa vụ130 ngày

Thu hoạch45 ngày

Ánh sángNắng một phần

When to Plant Rau diếp in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: 3 Th4

Start Rau diếp seeds indoors around 3 Th4 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 24 Th4

Transplant Rau diếp seedlings outdoors after 24 Th4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 29 Th5

First harvest approximately 29 Th5 (~35 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (22 Th9).

Fall Planting: 28 Th7

For a fall harvest, plant Rau diếp around 28 Th7 (8 weeks before first frost).

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