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When to Plant Petunia in Biwabik, Minnesota (55708)

Location

Biwabik, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55708

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Petunia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Petunia × hybrida
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 6-18"
Spread 18"
Type Annual

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.13" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Petunia in Zone 3b

Petunia (Petunia × hybrida) is a popular garden vegetable. In Biwabik, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Petunia seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.