Growing Nasturtiums in Zone 6
When to plant and harvest nasturtiums in Zone 6— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 6 sits comfortably within nasturtiums' best range (Zones 2–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Nasturtiums 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
March
Sow outdoors
April
Transplant
April
Harvest
June
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Nasturtiums care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade (4–6+ hours)
- Water
- Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Spacing
- 10–12 in (bushy) to 18–24 in (trailing)
- Days to maturity
- 50–60 days to first bloom
- Best zones
- 2–11 (warm-season annual)
Growing nasturtiums in Zone 6: FAQs
Can you grow nasturtiums in Zone 6?＋
Zone 6 sits comfortably within nasturtiums' best range (Zones 2–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant nasturtiums in Zone 6?＋
In Zone 6, start seeds indoors around March. 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 nasturtiums in Zone 6?＋
Expect to harvest nasturtiums in Zone 6 around June, depending on the season and variety.
Full Nasturtiums 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.