When to Plant Epazote in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, plant outdoors May 22 to July 11, and expect your first harvest around July 11. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Epazote planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Direct sow
May 22
Projected first harvest
Jul 11
Epazote is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Epazote planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
Direct sow
May 17
Projected first harvest
Jul 6
Epazote is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
Not sure whether you're in 4a or 4b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
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