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When to plant nasturtium in Zone 6

In Zone 6, the last spring frost usually passes around April 21 and the first fall frost arrives around October 17, leaving about 179 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.

Generous season. Spring and fall plantings both productive.

Last spring frost: April 21First fall frost: October 17Frost-free days: 179Days to maturity: 50Hardiness: Tender

Planting windows for nasturtium in Zone 6

When to plant nasturtium in Zone 6
TaskWindow
Direct sowApr 28 to May 12
Estimated harvestJun 17 to Sep 15

The harvest estimate counts 50 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 90 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 6; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.

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How to grow nasturtium

Sow seeds after last frost in lean soil. The edible leaves and flowers lure aphids away from your vegetables.

Companion plants

Good neighbors for Nasturtium:

CucumbersquashBean (bush)Tomato

Nasturtium in nearby zones

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Nasturtium: the full growing guide · The Zone 6 planting calendar · Every crop and zone


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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.