When should I plant Chinese Water Spinach in Zone 9a?

Direct sow Chinese Water Spinach outdoors around Feb 6. Expect first harvest around Mar 8.

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 Chinese Water Spinach in Zone 9a?

Yes. Chinese Water Spinach needs 30 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

Growing Chinese Water Spinach in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Chinese Water Spinach. Τελευταίος παγετός: Mar 20. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

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

Ζώνη9a

Τελευταίος παγετόςMar 20

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 12

Περίοδος237 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή30 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΜερικός Ήλιος / Μερική Σκιά

When to Plant Chinese Water Spinach in Zone 9a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 6

Direct sow Chinese Water Spinach seeds outdoors around Feb 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 35F. Space plants at 4/μ² (15cm απόσταση).

Harvest: Mar 8

First harvest approximately Mar 8 (~30 ημέρες from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12). Chinese Water Spinach can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Oct 1

For a fall harvest, plant Chinese Water Spinach around Oct 1 (6 weeks before first frost).

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