When to Plant Mâche in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors March 28 to May 17, and expect your first harvest around May 17. Zone 6 also has a fall planting window opening around August 29. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Mâche planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 28
Projected first harvest
May 17
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 29
Projected first harvest
Oct 18
spring planting
fall planting
Mâche is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Mâche planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 23
Projected first harvest
May 12
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 3
Projected first harvest
Oct 23
spring planting
fall planting
Mâche is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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