When should I plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 8b?

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Feb 22. Expect first harvest around Apr 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Sukuma Wiki in Zone 8b?

Yes. Sukuma Wiki needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Sukuma Wiki in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sukuma Wiki. Baridi ya mwisho: Mar 22. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 siku)

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Baridi ya mwishoMar 22

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 10

Msimu233 siku

Mavuno60 siku

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When to Plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 22

Transplant Sukuma Wiki seedlings outdoors after Feb 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 8

First harvest approximately Apr 8 (~45 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10). Sukuma Wiki can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 15

For a fall harvest, plant Sukuma Wiki around Sep 15 (8 weeks before first frost).

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