When should I plant Saulėgrąža in Zone 9a?

Start Saulėgrąža 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 Saulėgrąža in Zone 9a?

Yes. Saulėgrąža 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 Saulėgrąža in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Saulėgrąža. Paskutinis šalnas: Mar 20. Pirmas šalnas: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

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Harvest

Feb 27Nov 12

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

Zona9a

Paskutinis šalnasMar 20

Pirmas šalnasNov 12

Sezonas237 dienų

Derlius90 dienų

SaulėPilna Saulė

When to Plant Saulėgrąža in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Saulėgrąža seeds indoors around Feb 27 (3 savaičių prieš paskutinį šalną). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 27

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

Harvest: May 31

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

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