When should I plant Kapusta in Zone 9a?

Start Kapusta seeds indoors around Feb 6. Transplant outdoors after Feb 27. Expect first harvest around May 3.

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 Kapusta in Zone 9a?

Yes. Kapusta needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Kapusta in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kapusta. Posledný mráz: Mar 20. Prvý mráz: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dní)

Zóna9a

Posledný mrázMar 20

Prvý mrázNov 12

Sezóna237 dní

Úroda80 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Kapusta in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Kapusta seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 27

Transplant Kapusta seedlings outdoors after Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 3

First harvest approximately May 3 (~65 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Aug 20

For a fall harvest, plant Kapusta around Aug 20 (12 weeks before first frost).

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