When to plant lovage in zone 5b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 5b

Last frost ~May 15First frost ~Sep 30Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Apr 3 · Transplant May 8 · First harvest Jul 27 · Wrap by Sep 30

Last spring frostMay 15

Start seeds indoorsApr 3

Transplant outMay 8

First harvestJul 27

Last harvestSep 30

First fall frostSep 30

Why these dates work in zone 5b

Zone 5b's last spring frost averages May 15 and first fall frost Sep 30 — about 138 frost-free days. Lovage tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 6 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms.

Common questions

How long does lovage take to grow in zone 5b?

Lovage matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 5b that means setting plants out around May 8 and first picking around Jul 27.

Will lovage survive frost in zone 5b?

Yes — lovage tolerates light frost. In zone 5b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around May 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Sep 30).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full lovage growing guide →