When to plant scorzonera in zone 9a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 9a

Last frost ~Feb 28First frost ~Nov 30Today

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Sow Feb 14 · First harvest Jun 14 · Wrap by Aug 9

Last spring frostFeb 28

Direct sowFeb 14

First harvestJun 14

Last harvestAug 9

First fall frostNov 30

Why these dates work in zone 9a

Zone 9a's last spring frost averages Feb 28 and first fall frost Nov 30 — about 275 frost-free days. Scorzonera tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall.

Common questions

How long does scorzonera take to grow in zone 9a?

Scorzonera matures in about 120–150 days from sowing. In zone 9a that means sowing around Feb 14 and first picking around Jun 14.

Will scorzonera survive frost in zone 9a?

Yes — scorzonera tolerates light frost. In zone 9a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Feb 28) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 30).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full scorzonera growing guide →