When to Plant Mâche in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors May 2 to June 21, and expect your first harvest around June 21. Zone 3 also has a fall planting window opening around July 30. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Mâche planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
spring planting
Direct sow
May 2
Projected first harvest
Jun 21
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 30
Projected first harvest
Sep 18
spring planting
fall planting
Mâche is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Mâche planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 22
Projected first harvest
Jun 11
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 4
Projected first harvest
Sep 23
spring planting
fall planting
Mâche is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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