When to Plant Valerian in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, start seeds indoors around April 4, transplant or plant outdoors May 30 to October 27, and expect your first harvest around October 27. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Valerian planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Start seeds indoors
Apr 4
Transplant outdoors
May 30
Projected first harvest
Oct 27
Valerian is ready to harvest in about 150 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Valerian planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Start seeds indoors
Mar 25
Transplant outdoors
May 20
Projected first harvest
Oct 17
Valerian is ready to harvest in about 150 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with valerian
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