When should I plant Rucola in Zone 9a?

Direct sow Rucola outdoors around Feb 20. Expect first harvest around Mar 27.

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.

Yes. Rucola needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

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Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Rucola. Sista frost: Mar 20. Första frost: Nov 12.

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Harvest

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Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dagar) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 14x)

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Sista frostMar 20

Första frostNov 12

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Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Feb 20. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd).

First harvest approximately Mar 27 (~35 dagar from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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

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