When should I plant חמנית in Zone 10a?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Jan 30. Transplant outdoors after Feb 27. Expect first harvest around May 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow חמנית in Zone 10a?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. חמנית can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Feb 20. כפור ראשון: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 30Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

אזור10a

כפור אחרוןFeb 20

כפור ראשוןDec 1

עונה284 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 30

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Jan 30 (3 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 27

Transplant חמנית seedlings outdoors after Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 3

First harvest approximately May 3 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

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