When should I plant Lilka in Zone 9b?

Start Lilka seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 31. Expect first harvest around Jun 4.

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 Lilka in Zone 9b?

Yes. Lilka needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing Lilka in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Lilka. Poslední mráz: Mar 10. První mráz: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dní)

Zóna9b

Poslední mrázMar 10

První mrázNov 15

Sezóna250 dní

Sklizeň80 dní

SluncePlné Slunce

When to Plant Lilka in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Lilka seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 týdnů před posledním mrazem). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 31

Transplant Lilka seedlings outdoors after Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm od sebe). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 4

First harvest approximately Jun 4 (~65 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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