Growing fennel in zone 5b

(Zone 5b = an average winter low of -15°F to -10°F.)

In USDA zone 5b, the typical last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost is October 10. Here is when to plant fennel against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 20 to April 3

Direct sow outdoorsMay 1

Expected harvestJune 30 to July 30About 60 to 90 days from sowing.

These are zone 5b averages

Computed from 2,843 ZIP codes in zone 5b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for fennel from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.