When to Plant Saffron in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors September 1 to October 21, and expect your first harvest around October 21. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around September 1. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Saffron planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Sep 1
Projected first harvest
Oct 21
Saffron needs about 50 days to mature — longer than zone 7atypically stays frost-free, so it likely won't reliably ripen there outdoors without a head start indoors or season extension.
Saffron planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Sep 11
Projected first harvest
Oct 31
Saffron needs about 50 days to mature — longer than zone 7btypically stays frost-free, so it likely won't reliably ripen there outdoors without a head start indoors or season extension.
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