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Example timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)

  1. Plant

    Around Apr 17

    Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.

  2. Tend & protect

    Late spring–summer

    Watering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.

  3. Harvest

    Late summer into fall

    Before the first fall frost (≈ Nov 8)

Sample dates for Pittsburgh, PA. Sign up to get exact dates for your own zip code.

Growing Conditions

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Water:
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Spacing: inches
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Days to maturity:
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Planting depth:

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