When to Plant Ginger in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, start seeds indoors around April 4, transplant or plant outdoors June 27 to February 22, and expect your first harvest around February 22. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Ginger planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Start seeds indoors
Apr 4
Transplant outdoors
Jun 27
Projected first harvest
Feb 22
Ginger is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Ginger planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Start seeds indoors
Mar 25
Transplant outdoors
Jun 17
Projected first harvest
Feb 12
Ginger is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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