When to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Hawaii
Hawaii spans USDA zone 12a, 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 January 5 in Kapaa to January 5 in Kapaa — below are local dates for 1 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapaa | 12a | January 26 | January 24 | January 5 – February 9 |
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) in Hawaii: FAQ
When can I plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Hawaii?
Across Hawaii, the time to direct-sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) spans roughly January 5 in Kapaa to January 5 in Kapaa, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) planting date vary across Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii publishes 1 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 Hawaii?
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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