When should I plant Kekik in Zone 9b?

Start Kekik seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 3. Expect first harvest around May 2.

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 Kekik in Zone 9b?

Yes. Kekik needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌿 Growing Kekik in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kekik. Son don: Mar 10. İlk don: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 gün)

Bölge9b

Son donMar 10

İlk donNov 15

Sezon250 gün

Hasat80 gün

GüneşTam Güneş

When to Plant Kekik in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Kekik seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 son dondan önce hafta). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 14-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 3

Transplant Kekik seedlings outdoors after Mar 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm aralık). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 2

First harvest approximately May 2 (~60 gün from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Kekik can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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