When should I plant Sesame in Zone 9b?

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 10. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Sesame in Zone 9b?

Yes. Sesame needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sesame in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sesame. Darrera gelada: Mar 10. Primera gelada: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dies)

Zona9b

Darrera geladaMar 10

Primera geladaNov 15

Temporada250 dies

Collita110 dies

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When to Plant Sesame in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 10

Transplant Sesame seedlings outdoors after Mar 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~80 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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