When to plant Pansy in Zone 3a
In Zone 3a, Pansy: start seeds indoors around Mar 16–Mar 30; transplant outdoors around Apr 27–May 11. Expect to harvest around Jul 26–Aug 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Harvest | Jul 26 – Aug 9 |
Tip: Loves cool weather — best in early spring and fall, and overwinters in mild zones.
Zone 3a averages a last spring frost around May 25 and a first fall frost around Sep 8. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 3a calendar in the tool →