When to plant scorzonera in Delaware
Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant scorzonera shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 21 in Dover to March 28 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 7b | April 7 | November 4 | March 24 – April 21 |
| Dover | 7b | April 4 | November 4 | March 21 – April 18 |
| Newark | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 24 – April 21 |
| Middletown | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 24 – April 21 |
| Bear | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 24 – April 21 |
| Glasgow | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 24 – April 21 |
| Brookside | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 24 – April 21 |
| Hockessin | 7a | April 7 | November 4 | March 24 – April 21 |
Scorzonera in Delaware: FAQ
When can I plant scorzonera in Delaware?
Across Delaware, the time to direct-sow scorzonera spans roughly March 21 in Dover to March 28 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the scorzonera planting date vary across Delaware?
Yes. Delaware publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right scorzonera 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 scorzonera take to grow in Delaware?
Scorzonera 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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