When should I plant Blitva in Zone 11b?

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Dec 18. Transplant outdoors after Jan 1. Expect first harvest around Feb 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11b is Jan 15. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 350-day growing season.

Can I grow Blitva in Zone 11b?

Yes. Blitva needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 11b has a 350-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Blitva in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Blitva can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Zadnja slana: Jan 15. Prva slana: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 18Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 dni)

Cona11b

Zadnja slanaJan 15

Prva slanaDec 31

Sezona350 dni

Žetev55 dni

SonceDelna Sončna Svetloba

When to Plant Blitva in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 18

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Dec 18 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 1

Transplant Blitva seedlings outdoors after Jan 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Feb 10

First harvest approximately Feb 10 (~40 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Nov 5

For a fall harvest, plant Blitva around Nov 5 (8 weeks before first frost).

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