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When to Plant Purple Italian Globe in Zone 4b

Family: Asteraceae Vegetable
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Planting Schedule

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Maximize your Purple Italian Globe yield in Zone 4b. Follow this localized planting schedule and companion guide for a healthier, heavier harvest.

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Botanical illustration of Purple Italian Globe

Crop Dates : 4b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~150 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 4th
Last FrostMay 13th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 6th
Harvest BeginsOct 3rd
Harvest EndsSep 27th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~150 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 (~150 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.