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When to Plant Rubinstern (Ruby Star) in Zone 6a

Family: Asteraceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Rubinstern (Ruby Star) harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 6a planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Botanical illustration of Rubinstern (Ruby Star)

Crop Dates : 6a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~70 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 OutdoorsJun 12th
Harvest BeginsAug 21st
Harvest EndsOct 10th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~70 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

Recommended Companions

Prairie Sun Black-eyed Susan
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Cherry Brandy Coneflower
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Rose Rhapsody Salvia
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Rhapsody In Blue Salvia
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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~70 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.