When to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Delaware
Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 14 in Dover to March 21 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 17 – April 21 |
| Dover | 7b | April 4 | November 4 | March 14 – April 18 |
| Newark | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 17 – April 21 |
| Middletown | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 17 – April 21 |
| Bear | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 17 – April 21 |
| Glasgow | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 17 – April 21 |
| Brookside | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | March 17 – April 21 |
| Hockessin | 7a | April 7 | November 4 | March 17 – April 21 |
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) in Delaware: FAQ
When can I plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Delaware?
Across Delaware, the time to direct-sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) spans roughly March 14 in Dover to March 21 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) planting date vary across Delaware?
Yes. Delaware publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) 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 shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) take to grow in Delaware?
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) takes about 30–45 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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