When should I plant Kel in Zone 9b?

Start Kel seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Feb 10. Expect first harvest around Mar 27.

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 Kel in Zone 9b?

Yes. Kel needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Kel in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kel. Posledný mráz: Mar 10. Prvý mráz: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dní)

Zóna9b

Posledný mrázMar 10

Prvý mrázNov 15

Sezóna250 dní

Úroda60 dní

SlnkoPolotieň

When to Plant Kel in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Kel seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 10

Transplant Kel seedlings outdoors after Feb 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 27

First harvest approximately Mar 27 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Kel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 20

For a fall harvest, plant Kel around Sep 20 (8 weeks before first frost).

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