When to Plant Russian in Zone 5a
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Crop Dates : 5a
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.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 10th |
| Last Frost | May 8th |
| Transplant / Sow Outdoors | May 8th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 7th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 30th |
