When to Plant Sunchoke in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, plant outdoors January 2 to May 2, and expect your first harvest around May 2. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Sunchoke planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Direct sow
Jan 2
Projected first harvest
May 2
Sunchoke is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Sunchoke planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Direct sow
Jan 2
Projected first harvest
May 2
Sunchoke is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with sunchoke
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