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When to Plant Beefsteak in Zone 9b

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Beefsteak harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 9b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 9b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~90 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDec 22nd
Last FrostFeb 9th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsApr 6th
Harvest BeginsJul 5th
Harvest EndsDec 9th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~90 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 (~90 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.