When to plant lovage in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Mar 4 · Transplant Apr 8 · First harvest Jun 27 · Wrap by Oct 17

Last spring frostApr 15

Start seeds indoorsMar 4

Transplant outApr 8

First harvestJun 27

Last harvestOct 17

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 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 7a?

Lovage matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 7a that means setting plants out around Apr 8 and first picking around Jun 27.

Will lovage survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — lovage tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

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