When to Plant Sunchoke in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors March 18 to July 16, and expect your first harvest around July 16. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Sunchoke planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
Jul 16
Sunchoke is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Sunchoke planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Mar 13
Projected first harvest
Jul 11
Sunchoke is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with sunchoke
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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