When should I plant Kitunguu in Zone 8b?

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Jan 11. Transplant outdoors after Feb 22. Expect first harvest around May 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Kitunguu in Zone 8b?

Yes. Kitunguu needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Kitunguu in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kitunguu. Baridi ya mwisho: Mar 22. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 11Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 siku)

Eneo8b

Baridi ya mwishoMar 22

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 10

Msimu233 siku

Mavuno110 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Kitunguu in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 11

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Jan 11 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 22

Transplant Kitunguu seedlings outdoors after Feb 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 13

First harvest approximately May 13 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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❌ Maharage❌ Njegere

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