When should I plant חמנית in Zone 11b?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Dec 25. Transplant outdoors after Jan 22. Expect first harvest around Mar 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11b is Jan 15. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 350-day growing season.

Can I grow חמנית in Zone 11b?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 11b has a 350-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 18 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. חמנית can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 15. כפור ראשון: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 25Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 18x)

אזור11b

כפור אחרוןJan 15

כפור ראשוןDec 31

עונה350 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 25

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Dec 25 (3 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 22

Transplant חמנית seedlings outdoors after Jan 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 28

First harvest approximately Mar 28 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

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