When should I plant Hướng dương in Zone 3a?

Start Hướng dương seeds indoors around 1 Th5. Transplant outdoors after 29 Th5. Expect first harvest around 2 Th8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is 22 Th5. The first fall frost averages 12 Th9, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow Hướng dương in Zone 3a?

Yes. Hướng dương needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 1 successions.

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🌻 Growing Hướng dương in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Hướng dương early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sương giá cuối: 22 Th5. Sương giá đầu: 12 Th9.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

1 Th512 Th9

Season: 22 Th5 – 12 Th9 (113 ngày) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 1x)

Vùng3a

Sương giá cuối22 Th5

Sương giá đầu12 Th9

Mùa vụ113 ngày

Thu hoạch90 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Hướng dương in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: 1 Th5

Start Hướng dương seeds indoors around 1 Th5 (3 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 29 Th5

Transplant Hướng dương seedlings outdoors after 29 Th5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 2 Th8

First harvest approximately 2 Th8 (~65 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (12 Th9).

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