When to plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) in Colorado
Colorado spans USDA zones 5b–7a, so the right time to plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 17 in Grand Junction to May 24 in Edwards — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 6a | May 4 | October 8 | April 6 – April 20 |
| Colorado Springs | 6a | May 3 | October 8 | April 5 – April 19 |
| Aurora | 6a | May 7 | October 8 | April 9 – April 23 |
| Fort Collins | 5b | May 2 | October 7 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Lakewood | 6a | May 3 | October 7 | April 5 – April 19 |
| Thornton | 6a | May 2 | October 11 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Arvada | 6a | May 5 | October 5 | April 7 – April 21 |
| Westminster | 6a | May 2 | October 11 | April 4 – April 18 |
Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) in Colorado: FAQ
When can I plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) in Colorado?
Across Colorado, the time to transplant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) spans roughly March 17 in Grand Junction to May 24 in Edwards, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) planting date vary across Colorado?
Yes. Colorado publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) 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 jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) take to grow in Colorado?
Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) takes about 110–150 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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