When should I plant Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 9b?

Start Salat, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Feb 17. Expect first harvest around Mar 24.

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 Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 9b?

Yes. Salat, Tom Thumb needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

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🥬 Growing Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Salat, Tom Thumb. Sidste frost: Mar 10. Første frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dage) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 14x)

Zone9b

Sidste frostMar 10

Første frostNov 15

Sæson250 dage

Høst50 dage

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When to Plant Salat, Tom Thumb in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Salat, Tom Thumb seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 17

Transplant Salat, Tom Thumb seedlings outdoors after Feb 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 24

First harvest approximately Mar 24 (~35 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 20

For a fall harvest, plant Salat, Tom Thumb around Sep 20 (8 weeks before first frost).

Samdyrkning

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