When should I plant חסה, Black Seeded Simpson in Zone 8b?

Start חסה, Black Seeded Simpson seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 1. Expect first harvest around Apr 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow חסה, Black Seeded Simpson in Zone 8b?

Yes. חסה, Black Seeded Simpson needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

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🥬 Growing חסה, Black Seeded Simpson in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like חסה, Black Seeded Simpson. כפור אחרון: Mar 22. כפור ראשון: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

אזור8b

כפור אחרוןMar 22

כפור ראשוןNov 10

עונה233 ימים

קטיף45 ימים

שמשצל חלקי

When to Plant חסה, Black Seeded Simpson in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start חסה, Black Seeded Simpson seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 1

Transplant חסה, Black Seeded Simpson seedlings outdoors after Mar 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 5

First harvest approximately Apr 5 (~35 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 15

For a fall harvest, plant חסה, Black Seeded Simpson around Sep 15 (8 weeks before first frost).

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