When to plant lovage in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Feb 22 · Transplant Mar 29 · First harvest Jun 17 · Wrap by Oct 7

Last spring frostApr 5

Start seeds indoorsFeb 22

Transplant outMar 29

First harvestJun 17

Last harvestOct 7

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 7b?

Lovage matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 7b that means setting plants out around Mar 29 and first picking around Jun 17.

Will lovage survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — lovage tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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