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When to Plant Fennel in Zone 3A

USDA Zone

3A

Cities Covered

25

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, May 25, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 3A

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 11, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Fennel seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Foeniculum vulgare
Days to Maturity 80 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

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Growing Fennel in USDA Zone 3A

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 3A. This zone includes cities like Embarrass, Soudan, Tower and 22 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 3A is around Tuesday, May 25, 2027. For best results, start your Fennel seeds indoors around Tuesday, April 27, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 11, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Fennel approximately 80 days after planting.