When should I plant Kitunguu in Zone 11a?

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Nov 19. Transplant outdoors after Dec 31. Expect first harvest around Mar 21.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Kitunguu in Zone 11a?

Yes. Kitunguu needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Kitunguu in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Kitunguu can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Baridi ya mwisho: Jan 28. Baridi ya kwanza: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Nov 19Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 siku)

Eneo11a

Baridi ya mwishoJan 28

Baridi ya kwanzaDec 22

Msimu328 siku

Mavuno110 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Kitunguu in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Nov 19

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Nov 19 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 31

Transplant Kitunguu seedlings outdoors after Dec 31. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 21

First harvest approximately Mar 21 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

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

❌ Maharage❌ Njegere

Kitunguu in Other Zones

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