When to plant lovage in zone 6a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6a

Last frost ~Apr 30First frost ~Oct 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Mar 19 · Transplant Apr 23 · First harvest Jul 12 · Wrap by Oct 10

Last spring frostApr 30

Start seeds indoorsMar 19

Transplant outApr 23

First harvestJul 12

Last harvestOct 10

First fall frostOct 10

Why these dates work in zone 6a

Zone 6a's last spring frost averages Apr 30 and first fall frost Oct 10 — about 163 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 6a?

Lovage matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 6a that means setting plants out around Apr 23 and first picking around Jul 12.

Will lovage survive frost in zone 6a?

Yes — lovage tolerates light frost. In zone 6a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 30) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 10).

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