When should I plant חציל in Zone 11b?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Nov 20. Transplant outdoors after Feb 5. Expect first harvest around Apr 11.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11b is Jan 15. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 350-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 11b?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 11b has a 350-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. חציל can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 15. כפור ראשון: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Nov 20Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 ימים)

אזור11b

כפור אחרוןJan 15

כפור ראשוןDec 31

עונה350 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חציל in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: Nov 20

Start חציל seeds indoors around Nov 20 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 5

Transplant חציל seedlings outdoors after Feb 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 11

First harvest approximately Apr 11 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

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