When should I plant Cà chua in Zone 9a?

Start Cà chua seeds indoors around 6 Th2. Transplant outdoors after 3 Th4. Expect first harvest around 7 Th6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is 20 Th3. The first fall frost averages 12 Th11, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Cà chua in Zone 9a?

Yes. Cà chua needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍅 Growing Cà chua in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Cà chua. Sương giá cuối: 20 Th3. Sương giá đầu: 12 Th11.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

6 Th212 Th11

Season: 20 Th3 – 12 Th11 (237 ngày)

Vùng9a

Sương giá cuối20 Th3

Sương giá đầu12 Th11

Mùa vụ237 ngày

Thu hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Cà chua in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: 6 Th2

Start Cà chua seeds indoors around 6 Th2 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 6-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 3 Th4

Transplant Cà chua seedlings outdoors after 3 Th4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 7 Th6

First harvest approximately 7 Th6 (~65 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (12 Th11).

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