When to Plant Hops in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors May 9 to September 6, and expect your first harvest around September 6. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Hops planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
May 9
Projected first harvest
Sep 6
Hops is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Hops planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
May 4
Projected first harvest
Sep 1
Hops is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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