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When to Plant Rutgers in Zone 5b

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Get the exact Zone 5b 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 : 5b

MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 16th
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJun 29th
Harvest BeginsSep 22nd
Harvest EndsOct 5th