When should I plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 6a?

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Mar 31. Expect first harvest around May 15.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Sukuma Wiki in Zone 6a?

Yes. Sukuma Wiki needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Sukuma Wiki in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Sukuma Wiki. Baridi ya mwisho: Apr 28. Baridi ya kwanza: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 siku)

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Baridi ya mwishoApr 28

Baridi ya kwanzaOct 8

Msimu163 siku

Mavuno60 siku

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When to Plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 31

Transplant Sukuma Wiki seedlings outdoors after Mar 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 15

First harvest approximately May 15 (~45 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8). Sukuma Wiki can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Sukuma Wiki around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

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