When should I plant Blitva in Zone 7b?

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 27. Expect first harvest around May 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Blitva in Zone 7b?

Yes. Blitva needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Blitva in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Blitva. Zadnja slana: Apr 10. Prva slana: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 dni)

Cona7b

Zadnja slanaApr 10

Prva slanaNov 7

Sezona211 dni

Žetev55 dni

SonceDelna Sončna Svetloba

When to Plant Blitva in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 27

Transplant Blitva seedlings outdoors after Mar 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 6

First harvest approximately May 6 (~40 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Fall Planting: Sep 12

For a fall harvest, plant Blitva around Sep 12 (8 weeks before first frost).

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