When should I plant Zelí in Zone 9a?

Start Zelí seeds indoors around Feb 6. Transplant outdoors after Feb 27. Expect first harvest around May 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Zelí in Zone 9a?

Yes. Zelí needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Zelí in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Zelí. Poslední mráz: Mar 20. První mráz: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dní)

Zóna9a

Poslední mrázMar 20

První mrázNov 12

Sezóna237 dní

Sklizeň80 dní

SluncePlné Slunce

When to Plant Zelí in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Zelí seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 týdnů před posledním mrazem). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 27

Transplant Zelí seedlings outdoors after Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm od sebe). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 3

First harvest approximately May 3 (~65 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Aug 20

For a fall harvest, plant Zelí around Aug 20 (12 weeks before first frost).

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