When to plant fennel (bulb) in Kansas
Kansas spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant fennel (bulb) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 21 in Kansas City to April 14 in Garden City — below are local dates for 35 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7a | April 11 | October 29 | March 28 – April 11 |
| Overland Park | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 27 – April 10 |
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Olathe | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 27 – April 10 |
| Topeka | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Lawrence | 6b | April 12 | October 28 | March 29 – April 12 |
| Shawnee | 6b | April 16 | October 22 | April 2 – April 16 |
| Lenexa | 6b | April 10 | October 29 | March 27 – April 10 |
Fennel (Bulb) in Kansas: FAQ
When can I plant fennel (bulb) in Kansas?
Across Kansas, the time to transplant fennel (bulb) spans roughly March 21 in Kansas City to April 14 in Garden City, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the fennel (bulb) planting date vary across Kansas?
Yes. Kansas publishes 35 cities with their own frost dates, so the right fennel (bulb) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does fennel (bulb) take to grow in Kansas?
Fennel (Bulb) takes about 65–90 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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