When to Plant Turmeric in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, start seeds indoors around February 28, transplant or plant outdoors May 23 to January 18, and expect your first harvest around January 18. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Turmeric planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Start seeds indoors
Feb 28
Transplant outdoors
May 23
Projected first harvest
Jan 18
Turmeric is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Turmeric planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Start seeds indoors
Feb 23
Transplant outdoors
May 18
Projected first harvest
Jan 13
Turmeric is ready to harvest in about 240 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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