When to Plant Valerian in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5, start seeds indoors around March 10, transplant or plant outdoors May 5 to October 2, and expect your first harvest around October 2.
Valerian planting calendar for USDA Zone 5
Start seeds indoors
Mar 10
Transplant outdoors
May 5
Projected first harvest
Oct 2
Valerian is ready to harvest in about 150 days. Dates use USDA zone 5a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 5 means for valerian
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 5 gives you roughly 149 frost-free days, and valerian need about 150 days to mature.
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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