When should I plant Sorrel in Zone 9b?

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Feb 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 10.

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 Sorrel in Zone 9b?

Yes. Sorrel needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sorrel in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sorrel. כפור אחרון: Mar 10. כפור ראשון: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 ימים)

אזור9b

כפור אחרוןMar 10

כפור ראשוןNov 15

עונה250 ימים

קטיף40 ימים

שמשצל חלקי

When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 24

Transplant Sorrel seedlings outdoors after Feb 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 10

First harvest approximately Apr 10 (~45 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Sorrel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Sorrel in Other Zones

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