When should I plant Chinese Broccoli in Zone 9a?

Start Chinese Broccoli seeds indoors around Feb 6. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jun 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Chinese Broccoli in Zone 9a?

Yes. Chinese Broccoli needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Chinese Broccoli in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Chinese Broccoli. கடைசி உறைபனி: Mar 20. முதல் உறைபனி: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 நாட்கள்)

மண்டலம்9a

கடைசி உறைபனிMar 20

முதல் உறைபனிNov 12

பருவம்237 நாட்கள்

அறுவடை60 நாட்கள்

சூரிய ஒளிமுழு வெயில்

When to Plant Chinese Broccoli in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Chinese Broccoli seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 கடைசி பனிப்புக் குளிருக்கு முன் வாரங்கள்). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Chinese Broccoli seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/மீ² (15cm இடைவெளி). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 2

First harvest approximately Jun 2 (~60 நாட்கள் from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Aug 20

For a fall harvest, plant Chinese Broccoli around Aug 20 (12 weeks before first frost).

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