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Dreadlocks · Amaranth

Zone 11b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Dreadlocks to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostJan 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJan 1st
Harvest BeginsApr 1st
Harvest EndsDec 31st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: Sow outdoors after danger of frost and keep the surface lightly moist until emergence; thin to avoid legginess so the long, rope-like clusters carry their weight.