When to Plant Valerian
Plant valerian by your frost dates, not the calendar: start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before your last spring frost, then plant outdoors right around your last frost date. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.
Valerian planting calendar
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Sep 12
Valerian is ready to harvest in about 150 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
Varieties to grow
1 variety of valerian in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with valerian
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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