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Growing Soybean in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Soybean. Last frost: Mar 10. First frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 17Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 days)

Zone9b
Last FrostMar 10
First FrostNov 15
Season Length250 days
Days to Harvest110
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceNone
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Soybean in Zone 9b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 17

Direct sow Soybean seeds outdoors around Mar 17. Soil temperature should be at least 60°F. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Jul 5

First harvest approximately Jul 5 (~110 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Companion Planting

❌ Onion❌ Garlic

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