When should I plant Sorrel in Zone 9a?

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Peb 6. Transplant outdoors after Mar 6. Expect first harvest around Abr 20.

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 Nob 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Sorrel in Zone 9a?

Yes. Sorrel needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sorrel in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sorrel. Huling frost: Mar 20. Unang frost: Nob 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Peb 6Nob 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nob 12 (237 araw)

Zone9a

Huling frostMar 20

Unang frostNob 12

Season237 araw

Ani40 araw

ArawKalahating Araw

When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Peb 6

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Peb 6 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Sorrel seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Abr 20

First harvest approximately Abr 20 (~45 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nob 12). Sorrel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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