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When to plant molokhia in Alabama

Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant molokhia shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 7 in Mobile to April 20 in Jacksonville below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Huntsvillethe molokhia direct sow window (April 7April 21) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Huntsville8aMarch 24November 8April 7 – April 21
Mobile9aFebruary 21December 6March 7 – March 21
Birmingham8aMarch 21November 11April 4 – April 18
Montgomery8bMarch 4November 18March 18 – April 1
Tuscaloosa8bMarch 18November 10April 1 – April 15
Hoover8aMarch 19November 8April 2 – April 16
Auburn8bMarch 13November 17March 27 – April 10
Dothan9aMarch 1November 24March 15 – March 29

Molokhia in Alabama: FAQ

When can I plant molokhia in Alabama?

Across Alabama, the time to direct-sow molokhia spans roughly March 7 in Mobile to April 20 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the molokhia planting date vary across Alabama?

Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right molokhia planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does molokhia take to grow in Alabama?

Molokhia takes about 60–70 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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