When to plant scorzonera 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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Sow May 1 · First harvest Aug 29 · Wrap by Sep 30

Last spring frostMay 15

Direct sowMay 1

First harvestAug 29

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. Scorzonera tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

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

Scorzonera matures in about 120–150 days from sowing. In zone 5b that means sowing around May 1 and first picking around Aug 29.

Will scorzonera survive frost in zone 5b?

Yes — scorzonera tolerates light frost. In zone 5b you can sow 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 scorzonera growing guide →