When should I plant Mėta in Zone 9b?

Start Mėta seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Feb 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 25.

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 Mėta in Zone 9b?

Yes. Mėta needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍃 Growing Mėta in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Mėta. Paskutinis šalnas: Mar 10. Pirmas šalnas: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dienų)

Zona9b

Paskutinis šalnasMar 10

Pirmas šalnasNov 15

Sezonas250 dienų

Derlius60 dienų

SaulėPusiaušėšmis

When to Plant Mėta in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Mėta seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 savaičių prieš paskutinį šalną). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-16 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 24

Transplant Mėta seedlings outdoors after Feb 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm tarpas). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 25

First harvest approximately Apr 25 (~60 dienų from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Mėta can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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