Growing Ash Gourd in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ash Gourd. শেষ তুষারপাত: Apr 5. প্রথম তুষারপাত: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Mar 8Oct 28
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 দিন)
জোন8a
শেষ তুষারপাতApr 5
প্রথম তুষারপাতOct 28
মরসুম206 দিন
ফসল75 দিন
সূর্যপূর্ণ রোদ
When to Plant Ash Gourd in Zone 8a
Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8
Start Ash Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 শেষ হিমের আগে সপ্তাহ). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19
Transplant Ash Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/মি² (30cm দূরত্ব). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Jul 18
First harvest approximately Jul 18 (~90 দিন from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).
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