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When to Plant German Winter in Zone 6a

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Your Zone 6a German Winter cheat sheet. All the dates and companions you need to get seeds in the ground successfully

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Botanical illustration of German Winter

Crop Dates : 6a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~365 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 6th
Last FrostMay 1st
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 1st
Harvest BeginsMay 1st
Harvest EndsOct 10th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~365 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 (~365 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.