When should I plant Bunga Matahari in Zone 9a?

Start Bunga Matahari seeds indoors around Feb 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 27. Expect first harvest around May 31.

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 Bunga Matahari in Zone 9a?

Yes. Bunga Matahari needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 10 successions.

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🌻 Growing Bunga Matahari in Zone 9a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 hari) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 10x)

Zona9a

Embun beku terakhirMar 20

Embun beku pertamaNov 12

Musim237 hari

Panen90 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Bunga Matahari in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Bunga Matahari seeds indoors around Feb 27 (3 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 27

Transplant Bunga Matahari seedlings outdoors after Mar 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 31

First harvest approximately May 31 (~65 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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