When should I plant Rucola in Zone 9b?

Direct sow Rucola outdoors around Feb 10. Expect first harvest around Mar 17.

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 Rucola in Zone 9b?

Yes. Rucola needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 15 successions.

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🥗 Growing Rucola in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Rucola. Viimeinen halla: Mar 10. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

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

Vyöhyke9b

Viimeinen hallaMar 10

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 15

Kausi250 päivää

Sato35 päivää

AurinkoPuolivarjo

When to Plant Rucola in Zone 9b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 10

Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Feb 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm välein).

Harvest: Mar 17

First harvest approximately Mar 17 (~35 päivää from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Oct 11

For a fall harvest, plant Rucola around Oct 11 (5 weeks before first frost).

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