| Maturity zone¹ | Approximate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative maturity rating | Growing degree days | Planting dates | |
| ¹ See map, Figure 1.4-1. | |||
| 1 | 90-95 | 1,600-1,824 | 5/15-25 |
| 96-100 | 1,825 - 2,024 | ||
| 2 | 101-105 | 2,025 - 2,350 | 5/1-15 |
| 106-110 | 2,350 - 2,499 | ||
| 3 | 111-115 | 2,500 - 2,724 | 4/25-5/7 |
| >115 | 2,725 - 2,949 | ||
| 4 | >115 | 2,950 - 3,174 | 4/15-5/1 |
| >115 | 3,175 or > | ||
