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When to Plant Hollyhock in Machias, New York (14101)

Location

Machias, New York

ZIP Code

14101

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Saturday, March 14, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Saturday, May 9, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Hollyhock seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Saturday, May 9, 2026.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Alcea rosea
Days to Maturity 365 days
Mature Height 48-96"
Spread 24"

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-14 days

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Growing Hollyhock in Zone 5b

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Machias, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should start seeds indoors around Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Plan to transplant your Hollyhock seedlings outdoors around Saturday, May 9, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.