When should I plant Suncokret in Zone 9b?

Start Suncokret seeds indoors around Feb 17. Transplant outdoors after Mar 17. Expect first harvest around May 21.

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 Suncokret in Zone 9b?

Yes. Suncokret needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 11 successions.

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🌻 Growing Suncokret in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Suncokret. Zadnji mraz: Mar 10. Prvi mraz: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 17Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dana) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 11x)

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Zadnji mrazMar 10

Prvi mrazNov 15

Sezona250 dana

Berba90 dana

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When to Plant Suncokret in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 17

Start Suncokret seeds indoors around Feb 17 (3 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 17

Transplant Suncokret seedlings outdoors after Mar 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 21

First harvest approximately May 21 (~65 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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