When should I plant Kål in Zone 9b?

Start Kål seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Feb 17. Expect first harvest around Apr 23.

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 Kål in Zone 9b?

Yes. Kål needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Kål in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kål. Siste frost: Mar 10. Første frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dager)

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Siste frostMar 10

Første frostNov 15

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Høst80 dager

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When to Plant Kål in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Kål seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 uker før siste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 17

Transplant Kål seedlings outdoors after Feb 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 23

First harvest approximately Apr 23 (~65 dager from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Aug 23

For a fall harvest, plant Kål around Aug 23 (12 weeks before first frost).

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