When should I plant Kumara in Zone 9a?

Start Kumara seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 23.

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 Kumara in Zone 9a?

Yes. Kumara needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥒 Growing Kumara in Zone 9a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dni) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Cona9a

Zadnja slanaMar 20

Prva slanaNov 12

Sezona237 dni

Žetev60 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Kumara in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Kumara seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Kumara seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 23

First harvest approximately May 23 (~50 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Kumara around Sep 3 (10 weeks before first frost).

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