When should I plant חמנית in Zone 11a?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Jan 7. Transplant outdoors after Feb 4. Expect first harvest around Apr 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow חמנית in Zone 11a?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 17 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. חמנית can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 28. כפור ראשון: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 7Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 17x)

אזור11a

כפור אחרוןJan 28

כפור ראשוןDec 22

עונה328 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 7

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

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 4

Transplant חמנית seedlings outdoors after Feb 4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 10

First harvest approximately Apr 10 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

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