Agricultural Zones and the Best Timing for Starting, Planting and Harvesting Photoperiod Cannabis Seeds

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Cultivating photoperiod cannabis plants is an exciting journey, but it's one that requires careful planning, especially when it comes to timing. The United States is a vast country with diverse climates, and understanding your specific agricultural zone is key to a successful cannabis harvest. To help you determine your agricultural zone, we recommend visiting the USDA's Plant Hardiness Zone Map website https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/  Once you've identified your zone, you can use this guide to learn when to start and harvest photoperiod cannabis seeds based on your location. Let's explore the best timing for cannabis cultivation in each of the 13 agricultural zones across the United States.

Free Grow Guide

Zone 1

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March)

- Harvesting: Late July to early August

Zone 2

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March)

- Harvesting: Late July to early August

Zone 3

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March for indoor cultivation; transplant outdoors in late spring)

- Harvesting: Late August to early September

Zone 4

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March for indoor cultivation; transplant outdoors in late spring)

- Harvesting: Late August to early September

Zone 5

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March for indoor cultivation; transplant outdoors in late spring)

- Harvesting: Late August to early September

Zone 6

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March for indoor cultivation; transplant outdoors in late spring)

- Harvesting: Late August to early September

Zone 7

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March for indoor cultivation; transplant outdoors in late spring)

- Harvesting: Late August to early September

Zone 8

- Starting Seeds: Indoors (Late February to early March for indoor cultivation; transplant outdoors in late spring)

- Harvesting: Late August to early September

Zone 9

- Starting Seeds: Early spring (March or April)

- Harvesting: Late October to early November

Zone 10

- Starting Seeds: Early spring (March or April)

- Harvesting: Late November to early December

Zone 11

- Starting Seeds: Early spring (March or April)

- Harvesting: Late November to early December

Zone 12

- Starting Seeds: Year-round

-Harvesting: Year Round depending on light cycle 

Zone 13

- Starting Seeds: Year-round 

-Harvesting: Year Round depending on light cycle 

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