When to Plant Bay Laurel in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors May 30 to July 29, and expect your first harvest around July 29. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Bay Laurel planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Direct sow
May 30
Projected first harvest
Jul 29
Bay Laurel is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Bay Laurel planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Direct sow
May 20
Projected first harvest
Jul 19
Bay Laurel is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of bay laurel in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with bay laurel
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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