Better Off Red · Ornamental Plant
Planting Schedule
Add Better Off Red to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 4th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 4th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 18th |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 5th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: Because “Better Off Red” is a marketing name that may refer to different species/seed blends, follow the exact seed-pack instructions; for unknown ornamentals, wait to plant outdoors until after frost and soil is workable.