When to Plant Jicama in USDA Zone 7b
Zone 7b gardeners: here's your May plan
Here's what deserves your attention in Zone 7b this month. Everything below is tailored to Zone 7b and timed around your local frost dates.
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Start jicama under lights
Give them 6–8 weeks indoors before the last frost and you'll transplant into warm soil with seedlings that are already leaping.
Jicama is a tropical legume grown for its crisp, sweet, starchy root. It requires a very long, warm growing season but produces a refreshing, water chestnut-like tuber.
In Zone 7b, the average last spring frost is around March 18 and the first fall frost is around November 8, giving you a growing season of approximately 235 days.
Jicama Planting Timeline — Zone 7b
Where Is USDA Zone 7b?
The map below highlights the states that contain Zone 7b. Click any state to see the Jicama planting schedule for that location.
Jicama Planting Calendar — Zone 7b
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | January 28 | Jan 28 – Feb 11 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 1 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Direct Sow | March 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 15 |
| Harvest | August 5 | Aug 5 – Oct 14 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | Start Indoors |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | — |
| June | — |
| July | — |
| August | Harvest |
| September | Harvest |
| October | Harvest |
| November | — |
| December | — |
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Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
120–180 days
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Zone Temperature Range
°F to °F average annual minimum
Growing Season
235 days (Zone average)
Planting Specifications
| Planting Depth | 0.5 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 6 inches apart |
| Row Spacing | 12 inches between rows |
Growing Tips for Jicama in Zone
Zone has a short growing season (~235 days). Start Jicama indoors early and use season-extension techniques like row covers and cold frames.
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Pinch off flowers to direct energy to root development. Harvest before first frost when roots are 3-6 inches across.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Jicama in Zone 7b?
In Zone 7b, plan your Jicama planting around the average last frost date of March 18. Start seeds indoors around January 28. Direct sow outdoors around March 25. Transplant seedlings around April 1.
Can Jicama grow in Zone 7b?
Yes, Jicama can grow well in Zone 7b, hardy in USDA zones 7a through 11b. Zone 7b has a growing season of approximately 235 days, which is sufficient for Jicama (120-180 days to maturity).
When can I harvest Jicama in Zone 7b?
In Zone 7b, expect to harvest Jicama from August 5 – October 14. Jicama takes 120-180 days from planting to harvest.
What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?
The average last spring frost in Zone 7b is around March 18, and the first fall frost is around November 8. This gives a growing season of approximately 235 days. These are 50% probability dates — actual frost dates vary year to year.
What should I plant next to Jicama?
Good companion plants for Jicama include Corn, Squash Summer. These companions can help with pest control, pollination, and nutrient sharing.
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