When should I plant חציל in Zone 11a?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Dec 3. Transplant outdoors after Feb 18. Expect first harvest around Apr 24.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 11a?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. חציל can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 28. כפור ראשון: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 3Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 ימים)

אזור11a

כפור אחרוןJan 28

כפור ראשוןDec 22

עונה328 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חציל in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 3

Start חציל seeds indoors around Dec 3 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 18

Transplant חציל seedlings outdoors after Feb 18. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 24

First harvest approximately Apr 24 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

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