When to Plant Orach in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors April 1 to May 11, and expect your first harvest around May 11. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around September 8. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Orach planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Direct sow
Apr 1
Projected first harvest
May 11
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 8
Projected first harvest
Oct 18
spring planting
fall planting
Orach is ready to harvest in about 40 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Orach planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Direct sow
Mar 27
Projected first harvest
May 6
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 18
Projected first harvest
Oct 28
spring planting
fall planting
Orach is ready to harvest in about 40 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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