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When to Plant Rutgers in Zone 5a

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Get the exact Zone 5a timeline for your Rutgers. See localized frost dates, indoor sowing windows, and optimal companions below.

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Botanical illustration of Rutgers

Crop Dates : 5a

MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 20th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJul 3rd
Harvest BeginsSep 26th
Harvest EndsSep 30th