When should I plant Rucola in Zone 9a?

Direct sow Rucola outdoors around Feb 20. Expect first harvest around Mar 27.

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.

Yes. Rucola needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

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Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Rucola. Sidste frost: Mar 20. Første frost: Nov 12.

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Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dage) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 14x)

Zone9a

Sidste frostMar 20

Første frostNov 12

Sæson237 dage

Høst35 dage

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Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Feb 20. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand).

First harvest approximately Mar 27 (~35 dage from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

For a fall harvest, plant Rucola around Oct 8 (5 weeks before first frost).

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