When should I plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9b?

Start Sukuma Wiki seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Feb 10. Expect first harvest around Mar 27.

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 Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9b?

Yes. Sukuma Wiki needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sukuma Wiki. Baridi ya mwisho: Mar 10. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 siku)

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Baridi ya mwishoMar 10

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 15

Msimu250 siku

Mavuno60 siku

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When to Plant Sukuma Wiki in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

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

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 10

Transplant Sukuma Wiki seedlings outdoors after Feb 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 27

First harvest approximately Mar 27 (~45 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Sukuma Wiki can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 20

For a fall harvest, plant Sukuma Wiki around Sep 20 (8 weeks before first frost).

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