When to Plant Lentils in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors April 11 to July 5, and expect your first harvest around July 5. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Lentils planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
Apr 11
Projected first harvest
Jul 5
Lentils is ready to harvest in about 85 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Lentils planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Apr 6
Projected first harvest
Jun 30
Lentils is ready to harvest in about 85 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with lentils
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