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When to Plant St. John's Wort in Zone 3

In USDA zone 3a, start seeds indoors around April 4, transplant or plant outdoors June 13 to October 11, and expect your first harvest around October 11. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)

St. John's Wort planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a

Average last spring frost

May 30

Average first fall frost

September 10

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Start seeds indoors

Apr 4

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Transplant outdoors

Jun 13

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Projected first harvest

Oct 11

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 3a (approximate)

St. John's Wort is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.

St. John's Wort planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b

Average last spring frost

May 20

Average first fall frost

September 15

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Start seeds indoors

Mar 25

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Transplant outdoors

Jun 3

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Projected first harvest

Oct 1

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St. John's Wort is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.

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Varieties to grow

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