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When to Plant Darklet in Zone 5b

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable
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Planting Schedule

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Botanical illustration of Darklet

Crop Dates : 5b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~120 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 23rd
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsApr 27th
Harvest BeginsAug 25th
Harvest EndsOct 5th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~120 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 (~120 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.