When to Plant Motherwort in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, start seeds indoors around January 18, transplant or plant outdoors March 15 to June 3, and expect your first harvest around June 3. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Motherwort planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Start seeds indoors
Jan 18
Transplant outdoors
Mar 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 3
Motherwort is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Motherwort planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Start seeds indoors
Jan 4
Transplant outdoors
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
May 20
Motherwort is ready to harvest in about 80 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with motherwort
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