When should I plant Salvia in Zone 9b?

Start Salvia seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 3. Expect first harvest around May 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Salvia in Zone 9b?

Yes. Salvia needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌿 Growing Salvia in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Salvia. Sista frost: Mar 10. Första frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dagar)

Zon9b

Sista frostMar 10

Första frostNov 15

Säsong250 dagar

Skörd75 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Salvia in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Salvia seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 3

Transplant Salvia seedlings outdoors after Mar 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 2

First harvest approximately May 2 (~60 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Salvia can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Samplantering

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