When should I plant Terong in Zone 9a?

Start Terong seeds indoors around Jan 23. Transplant outdoors after Apr 10. Expect first harvest around Jun 14.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Terong in Zone 9a?

Yes. Terong needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing Terong in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Terong. Embun beku terakhir: Mar 20. Embun beku pertama: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 23Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 hari)

Zona9a

Embun beku terakhirMar 20

Embun beku pertamaNov 12

Musim237 hari

Panen80 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Terong in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Terong seeds indoors around Jan 23 (8 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 10

Transplant Terong seedlings outdoors after Apr 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 14

First harvest approximately Jun 14 (~65 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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