When should I plant Ηλίανθος in Zone 9b?

Start Ηλίανθος seeds indoors around Feb 17. Transplant outdoors after Mar 17. Expect first harvest around May 21.

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 Ηλίανθος in Zone 9b?

Yes. Ηλίανθος needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 11 successions.

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🌻 Growing Ηλίανθος in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ηλίανθος. Τελευταίος παγετός: Mar 10. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 17Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 11x)

Ζώνη9b

Τελευταίος παγετόςMar 10

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 15

Περίοδος250 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή90 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Ηλίανθος in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 17

Start Ηλίανθος seeds indoors around Feb 17 (3 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 17

Transplant Ηλίανθος seedlings outdoors after Mar 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 21

First harvest approximately May 21 (~65 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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