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When to Plant Russian in Zone 2b

Family: Asteraceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Russian harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 2b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 2b

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 IndoorsApr 17th
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 15th
Harvest BeginsJul 14th
Harvest EndsAug 25th

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.