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When to Plant Valerian in Arlington, Minnesota (55307)

Location

Arlington, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55307

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Valerian seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Valeriana officinalis
Days to Maturity 365 days
Mature Height 36-60"
Spread 24"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Valerian in Zone 4b

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Arlington, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Valerian seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.