When should I plant Blitva in Zone 11a?

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Dec 31. Transplant outdoors after Jan 14. Expect first harvest around Feb 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Blitva in Zone 11a?

Yes. Blitva needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Blitva in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Blitva can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Zadnja slana: Jan 28. Prva slana: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 31Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 dni)

Cona11a

Zadnja slanaJan 28

Prva slanaDec 22

Sezona328 dni

Žetev55 dni

SonceDelna Sončna Svetloba

When to Plant Blitva in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 31

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Dec 31 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 14

Transplant Blitva seedlings outdoors after Jan 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Feb 23

First harvest approximately Feb 23 (~40 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Fall Planting: Oct 27

For a fall harvest, plant Blitva around Oct 27 (8 weeks before first frost).

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