When should I plant 薄荷 in Zone 6a?

Start 薄荷 seeds indoors around 3月3日. Transplant outdoors after 4月14日. Expect first harvest around 6月13日.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is 4月28日. The first fall frost averages 10月8日, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow 薄荷 in Zone 6a?

Yes. 薄荷 needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍃 种植薄荷区域 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for 薄荷. 末次霜冻: 4月28日. 初次霜冻: 10月8日.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

3月3日10月8日

Season: 4月28日 – 10月8日 (163 天)

区域6a

末次霜冻4月28日

初次霜冻10月8日

生长季163 天

收获60 天

日照半日照

When to Plant 薄荷 in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: 3月3日

Start 薄荷 seeds indoors around 3月3日 (8 周(最后霜冻前)). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-16 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 4月14日

Transplant 薄荷 seedlings outdoors after 4月14日. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm 间距). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 6月13日

First harvest approximately 6月13日 (~60 天 from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (10月8日). 薄荷 can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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🍃 种植 薄荷 区域 6a