When should I plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9a?

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Feb 6. Transplant outdoors after Feb 20. Expect first harvest around Apr 6.

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.

Can I grow Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9a?

Yes. Sukuma Wiki needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sukuma Wiki. Baridi ya mwisho: Mar 20. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 siku)

Eneo9a

Baridi ya mwishoMar 20

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 12

Msimu237 siku

Mavuno60 siku

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When to Plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

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

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 20

Transplant Sukuma Wiki seedlings outdoors after Feb 20. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 6

First harvest approximately Apr 6 (~45 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12). Sukuma Wiki can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Sukuma Wiki around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

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