How long does lamb's quarter take to grow?

Lamb's Quarter is ready to harvest in about 50 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Lamb's Quarter

Plant lamb's quarter by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 1 week after your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Lamb's Quarter planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 22

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Projected first harvest

Jun 11

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Lamb's Quarter is ready to harvest in about 50 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of lamb's quarter in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with lamb's quarter

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Cabbage Looper Flea Beetles Blister Beetles Groundhogs Ants Aphids Bottom Rot Tip Burn Bolting Bacterial Soft Rot Aster Yellows Cercospora Leaf Spot

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When to plant lamb's quarter in your zone

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