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When to Plant Cosmic Purple in Zone 5a

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable
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Planting Schedule

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Maximize your Cosmic Purple yield in Zone 5a. Follow this localized planting schedule and companion guide for a healthier, heavier harvest.

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Botanical illustration of Cosmic Purple

Crop Dates : 5a

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 IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsJul 22nd
Harvest EndsSep 30th

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.