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When to Plant Russian in Zone 1b

Family: Asteraceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Your Zone 1b Russian cheat sheet. All the dates and companions you need to get seeds in the ground successfully

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Botanical illustration of Russian

Crop Dates : 1b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 4th
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJun 1st
Harvest BeginsJul 31st
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.