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When to Plant Dark Green Italian Plain in Zone 9a

Family: Apiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 9a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~70 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 6th
Last FrostMar 6th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsApr 24th
Harvest BeginsJul 3rd
Harvest EndsNov 26th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~70 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~70 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.