When should I plant Wortel in Zone 9a?

Direct sow Wortel outdoors around Feb 27. Expect first harvest around May 8.

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 Wortel in Zone 9a?

Yes. Wortel needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🥕 Kweken van Wortel in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Wortel. Laatste vorst: Mar 20. Eerste vorst: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone9a

Laatste vorstMar 20

Eerste vorstNov 12

Seizoen237 dagen

Oogst70 dagen

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When to Plant Wortel in Zone 9a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 27

Direct sow Wortel seeds outdoors around Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 16/m² (8cm afstand).

Harvest: May 8

First harvest approximately May 8 (~70 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12). Wortel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Wortel around Sep 3 (10 weeks before first frost).

Begeleidende Beplanting

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Wortel in Andere Zones

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