When to Plant Valerian in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to September 12, and expect your first harvest around September 12.
Valerian planting calendar for USDA Zone 7
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Sep 12
Valerian is ready to harvest in about 150 days. Dates use USDA zone 7a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 7 means for valerian
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 7 gives you roughly 188 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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