When should I plant Kel in Zone 9a?

Start Kel seeds indoors around Feb 6. Transplant outdoors after Feb 20. Expect first harvest around Apr 6.

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 Kel in Zone 9a?

Yes. Kel needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Kel in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kel. 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

Úroda60 dní

SlnkoPolotieň

When to Plant Kel in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Kel seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 20

Transplant Kel seedlings outdoors after Feb 20. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 6

First harvest approximately Apr 6 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12). Kel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Kel around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

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