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When to Plant Russian in Zone 5b

Family: Asteraceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 5b

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.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 6th
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 4th
Harvest BeginsJul 3rd
Harvest EndsOct 5th

Garden Alerts

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.

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Garden Alerts

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.