When to Plant Purslane in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA hardiness 6b to 7b (zones 6b to 7b on this page). Plant purslane by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Purslane planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Apr 27
Projected first harvest
Jun 16
Purslane is ready to harvest in about 50 days. Full zone 6 guide (both 6a and 6b) →
Purslane planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Apr 22
Projected first harvest
Jun 11
Purslane is ready to harvest in about 50 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Purslane planting calendar for Kentucky, Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Apr 17
Projected first harvest
Jun 6
Purslane is ready to harvest in about 50 days. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
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Varieties to grow
1 variety of purslane in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with purslane
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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