When should I plant Zelje in Zone 9a?

Start Zelje 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 Zelje in Zone 9a?

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

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🥬 Growing Zelje in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Zelje. Zadnja slana: Mar 20. Prva slana: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dni)

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Zadnja slanaMar 20

Prva slanaNov 12

Sezona237 dni

Žetev80 dni

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When to Plant Zelje in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Zelje seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 27

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

Harvest: May 3

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

Fall Planting: Aug 20

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

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