When to plant scorzonera in zone 6b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6b

Last frost ~Apr 20First frost ~Oct 15Today

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Sow Apr 6 · First harvest Aug 4 · Wrap by Sep 29

Last spring frostApr 20

Direct sowApr 6

First harvestAug 4

Last harvestSep 29

First fall frostOct 15

Why these dates work in zone 6b

Zone 6b's last spring frost averages Apr 20 and first fall frost Oct 15 — about 178 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 6b?

Scorzonera matures in about 120–150 days from sowing. In zone 6b that means sowing around Apr 6 and first picking around Aug 4.

Will scorzonera survive frost in zone 6b?

Yes — scorzonera tolerates light frost. In zone 6b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 20) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 15).

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