When should I plant Blitva in Zone 9a?

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Mar 6. Expect first harvest around Apr 15.

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 Blitva in Zone 9a?

Yes. Blitva needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Blitva in Zone 9a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dni)

Cona9a

Zadnja slanaMar 20

Prva slanaNov 12

Sezona237 dni

Žetev55 dni

SonceDelna Sončna Svetloba

When to Plant Blitva in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Blitva seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Blitva seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 15

First harvest approximately Apr 15 (~40 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Blitva around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

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