When should I plant Suvikõrvits in Zone 9b?

Start Suvikõrvits seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 28.

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 Suvikõrvits in Zone 9b?

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

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🥒 Growing Suvikõrvits in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Suvikõrvits. Viimane öökülm: Mar 10. Esimene öökülm: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

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Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 päeva) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

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Esimene öökülmNov 15

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When to Plant Suvikõrvits in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant Suvikõrvits seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm vahekaugus). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 28

First harvest approximately Apr 28 (~35 päeva from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 6

For a fall harvest, plant Suvikõrvits around Sep 6 (10 weeks before first frost).

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