When to Plant Cumin in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, start seeds indoors around January 4, transplant or plant outdoors March 8 to July 6, and expect your first harvest around July 6. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Cumin planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Start seeds indoors
Jan 4
Transplant outdoors
Mar 8
Projected first harvest
Jul 6
Cumin is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Cumin planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Start seeds indoors
Dec 21
Transplant outdoors
Feb 22
Projected first harvest
Jun 22
Cumin is ready to harvest in about 120 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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