When to Plant Aloe Vera in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors June 13 to June 13, and expect your first harvest around June 13. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Aloe Vera planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Direct sow
Jun 13
Projected first harvest
Jun 13
Aloe Vera is ready to harvest in about 365 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Aloe Vera planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Direct sow
Jun 3
Projected first harvest
Jun 3
Aloe Vera is ready to harvest in about 365 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of aloe vera in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with aloe vera
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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