When should I plant Kitunguu in Zone 13a?

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Oct 23. Transplant outdoors after Dec 4. Expect first harvest around Feb 22.

What is the last frost date for Zone 13a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 13a is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Kitunguu in Zone 13a?

Yes. Kitunguu needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 13a has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Kitunguu in Zone 13a

Zone 13a has a year-round growing season. Kitunguu can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Baridi ya mwisho: Jan 1. Baridi ya kwanza: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Oct 23Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 siku)

Eneo13a

Baridi ya mwishoJan 1

Baridi ya kwanzaDec 31

Msimu364 siku

Mavuno110 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Kitunguu in Zone 13a

Start Seeds Indoors: Oct 23

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Oct 23 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 4

Transplant Kitunguu seedlings outdoors after Dec 4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Feb 22

First harvest approximately Feb 22 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

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

❌ Maharage❌ Njegere

Kitunguu in Other Zones

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