When should I plant Μελιτζάνα in Zone 10a?

Start Μελιτζάνα seeds indoors around Dec 26. Transplant outdoors after Mar 13. Expect first harvest around May 17.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Μελιτζάνα in Zone 10a?

Yes. Μελιτζάνα needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing Μελιτζάνα in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Μελιτζάνα can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Τελευταίος παγετός: Feb 20. Πρώτος παγετός: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 26Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 ημέρες)

Ζώνη10a

Τελευταίος παγετόςFeb 20

Πρώτος παγετόςDec 1

Περίοδος284 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή80 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Μελιτζάνα in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 26

Start Μελιτζάνα seeds indoors around Dec 26 (8 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 13

Transplant Μελιτζάνα seedlings outdoors after Mar 13. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 17

First harvest approximately May 17 (~65 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

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