When should I plant Salat, Little Gem in Zone 9a?

Start Salat, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 6. Transplant outdoors after Feb 27. Expect first harvest around Apr 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 Salat, Little Gem in Zone 9a?

Yes. Salat, Little Gem needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

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🥬 Growing Salat, Little Gem in Zone 9a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dage) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

Zone9a

Sidste frostMar 20

Første frostNov 12

Sæson237 dage

Høst50 dage

SolHalvskygge

When to Plant Salat, Little Gem in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Salat, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 27

Transplant Salat, Little Gem seedlings outdoors after Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 3

First harvest approximately Apr 3 (~35 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Salat, Little Gem around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

Samdyrkning

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