When should I plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 7b?

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Feb 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 13. Expect first harvest around Apr 27.

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 Sukuma Wiki in Zone 7b?

Yes. Sukuma Wiki needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Sukuma Wiki in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Sukuma Wiki. Baridi ya mwisho: Apr 10. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 siku)

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Baridi ya mwishoApr 10

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 7

Msimu211 siku

Mavuno60 siku

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When to Plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Feb 27 (6 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 13

Transplant Sukuma Wiki seedlings outdoors after Mar 13. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 27

First harvest approximately Apr 27 (~45 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7). Sukuma Wiki can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 12

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

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