How long does aloe vera take to grow?

Aloe Vera is ready to harvest in about 365 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Aloe Vera

Plant aloe vera by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Aloe Vera planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Apr 29

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Aloe Vera is ready to harvest in about 365 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of aloe vera in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with aloe vera

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant aloe vera in your zone

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