When should I plant Kõrvits in Zone 9a?

Start Kõrvits seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 18.

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 Kõrvits in Zone 9a?

Yes. Kõrvits needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🟡 Growing Kõrvits in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kõrvits. Viimane öökülm: Mar 20. Esimene öökülm: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 päeva) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

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Viimane öökülmMar 20

Esimene öökülmNov 12

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Saak55 päeva

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When to Plant Kõrvits in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Kõrvits seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 nädalat enne viimast külma). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Kõrvits seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm vahekaugus). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 18

First harvest approximately May 18 (~45 päeva from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Kõrvits in Other Zones

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