When to Plant Mâche in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors February 1 to March 23, and expect your first harvest around March 23. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around October 20. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Mâche planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Direct sow
Feb 1
Projected first harvest
Mar 23
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 20
Projected first harvest
Dec 9
spring planting
fall planting
Mâche is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Mâche planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Direct sow
Jan 18
Projected first harvest
Mar 9
fall planting
Direct sow
Nov 3
Projected first harvest
Dec 23
spring planting
fall planting
Mâche is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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