When should I plant Sesame in Zone 9b?

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 10. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Sesame in Zone 9b?

Yes. Sesame needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sesame in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sesame. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Mar 10. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 วัน)

โซน9b

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้ายMar 10

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรกNov 15

ฤดูกาล250 วัน

เก็บเกี่ยว110 วัน

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When to Plant Sesame in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 10

Transplant Sesame seedlings outdoors after Mar 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 9/ตร.ม. (10cm ห่างกัน). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~80 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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