When to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum)

Hardy · tolerates frost

Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum)is keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.

Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) planting timeline

Direct sow

3 before–2 after

Harvest

30–45 days later

-4 wksLAST SPRING FROST+4 wks

Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.

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Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) planting FAQ

Can I direct sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum)?

Yes — you can sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) directly outdoors 3 weeks before to 2 weeks after the last spring frost.

How long does shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) take to grow?

Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) takes about 30–45 days from sowing to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.

Can I plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in the fall?

Yes — sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) for a fall crop 6–8 weeks before the first fall frost.

Is shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) frost-hardy?

Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.

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Planting windows are offsets from your local 1991–2020 NOAA frost normals. How we compute this.