Growing Begonias in Zone 6
When to plant and harvest begonias in Zone 6— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 6 sits comfortably within begonias' best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Begonias planting calendar for Zone 6
These months are derived from Zone 6's frost dates — last frost around Mid April – early May, first frost around Mid October – early November.
Start indoors
January
Sow outdoors
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Transplant
April
Harvest
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Begonias care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun; green-leafed types prefer more shade, bronze-leafed types tolerate more sun
- Water
- 1 inch per week, even moisture; do not allow to dry out, but never waterlog
- Spacing
- 8–12 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 12–14 weeks from seed; blooms almost immediately from purchased transplants
- Best zones
- 3–11 (tender perennial grown as annual in frost-prone zones; overwinters in 10–11)
Growing begonias in Zone 6: FAQs
Can you grow begonias in Zone 6?＋
Zone 6 sits comfortably within begonias' best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant begonias in Zone 6?＋
In Zone 6, start seeds indoors around January. Zone 6's last spring frost is typically Mid April – early May and its first fall frost around Mid October – early November, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest begonias in Zone 6?＋
Harvest timing depends on your planting date and variety — begonias typically matures in 12–14 weeks from seed; blooms almost immediately from purchased transplants. See the full guide for harvest cues.
Full Begonias guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 6 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
October in Zone 6 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.