When should I plant בצל in Zone 12a?

Start בצל seeds indoors around Oct 23. Transplant outdoors after Dec 4. Expect first harvest around Feb 22.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 12a is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow בצל in Zone 12a?

Yes. בצל needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 12a has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing בצל in Zone 12a

Zone 12a has a year-round growing season. בצל can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 1. כפור ראשון: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Oct 23Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 ימים)

אזור12a

כפור אחרוןJan 1

כפור ראשוןDec 31

עונה364 ימים

קטיף110 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant בצל in Zone 12a

Start Seeds Indoors: Oct 23

Start בצל seeds indoors around Oct 23 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 4

Transplant בצל seedlings outdoors after Dec 4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/מ² (10cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Feb 22

First harvest approximately Feb 22 (~80 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

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