When to plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Maine
Maine spans USDA zones 5a–6a, 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 April 4 in Lewiston to April 25 in Sanford — below are local dates for 13 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 6a | April 26 | October 15 | April 5 – May 10 |
| Lewiston | 5b | April 25 | October 19 | April 4 – May 9 |
| Bangor | 5a | May 4 | October 4 | April 13 – May 18 |
| South Portland | 6a | April 26 | October 15 | April 5 – May 10 |
| Auburn | 5b | April 25 | October 19 | April 4 – May 9 |
| Biddeford | 6a | May 9 | October 3 | April 18 – May 23 |
| Sanford | 5b | May 16 | September 30 | April 25 – May 30 |
| Saco | 6a | April 26 | October 15 | April 5 – May 10 |
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) in Maine: FAQ
When can I plant shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) in Maine?
Across Maine, the time to direct-sow shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) spans roughly April 4 in Lewiston to April 25 in Sanford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the shungiku (edible chrysanthemum) planting date vary across Maine?
Yes. Maine publishes 13 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 Maine?
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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