When should I plant Bunga Matahari in Zone 9b?

Start Bunga Matahari 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 Bunga Matahari in Zone 9b?

Yes. Bunga Matahari 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 Bunga Matahari in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bunga Matahari. Embun beku terakhir: Mar 10. Embun beku pertama: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 17Nov 15

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

Zona9b

Embun beku terakhirMar 10

Embun beku pertamaNov 15

Musim250 hari

Panen90 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Bunga Matahari in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 17

Start Bunga Matahari seeds indoors around Feb 17 (3 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 17

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

Harvest: May 21

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

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