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When to Plant Snapdragon in Haiku, Hawaii (96708)

Location

Haiku, Hawaii

ZIP Code

96708

USDA Zone

12a

Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Transplant Outdoors

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Based on last frost Thursday, January 1, 2026 · Zone 12a

Pro tip: Start Snapdragon seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Antirrhinum majus
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-36"
Spread 12"

☀️ 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

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods to dry and turn brown on the spike. Small holes in pods will open when ripe.

Processing

Shake dry pods over a bowl to collect tiny seeds. Dry 1 additional week.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Many snapdragons are OP but some are hybrid. Seeds are tiny — handle carefully during collection.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Snapdragon. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Snapdragon in Haiku, Hawaii? +

In Haiku (Zone 12a), start Snapdragon seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Haiku, Hawaii? +

The average last spring frost date for Haiku, Hawaii (ZIP 96708) is around Thursday, January 1, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 12a.

How long does Snapdragon take to grow? +

Snapdragon typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Haiku, that means you can expect harvest around Thursday, January 15, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Snapdragon indoors or direct sow in Hawaii? +

Snapdragon should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Haiku, that means starting around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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Growing Snapdragon in Zone 12a

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Haiku, Hawaii, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12a, you should start seeds indoors around Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, January 1, 2026. Plan to transplant your Snapdragon seedlings outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.