When should I plant חמנית in Zone 12b?

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Dec 11. Transplant outdoors after Jan 8. Expect first harvest around Mar 14.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12b?

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

Can I grow חמנית in Zone 12b?

Yes. חמנית needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 12b has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 19 successions.

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🌻 Growing חמנית in Zone 12b

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 11Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 19x)

אזור12b

כפור אחרוןJan 1

כפור ראשוןDec 31

עונה364 ימים

קטיף90 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חמנית in Zone 12b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 11

Start חמנית seeds indoors around Dec 11 (3 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 8

Transplant חמנית seedlings outdoors after Jan 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 14

First harvest approximately Mar 14 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

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