When should I plant Kitunguu in Zone 10a?

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Dec 12. Transplant outdoors after Jan 23. Expect first harvest around Apr 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Kitunguu in Zone 10a?

Yes. Kitunguu needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Kitunguu in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Kitunguu can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Baridi ya mwisho: Feb 20. Baridi ya kwanza: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 12Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 siku)

Eneo10a

Baridi ya mwishoFeb 20

Baridi ya kwanzaDec 1

Msimu284 siku

Mavuno110 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Kitunguu in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 12

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Dec 12 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 23

Transplant Kitunguu seedlings outdoors after Jan 23. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 13

First harvest approximately Apr 13 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

✅ Stroberi✅ Kabichi✅ Beetroot✅ Saladi✅ Karoti✅ Nyanya

❌ Maharage❌ Njegere

Kitunguu in Other Zones

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