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When to Plant San Marzano in Zone 3a

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 3a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~75 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 27th
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJul 10th
Harvest BeginsSep 23rd
Harvest EndsSep 1st

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~75 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 (~75 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.