Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 3b
Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Bottle Gourd early indoors to maximize your harvest window. শেষ তুষারপাত: May 15. প্রথম তুষারপাত: Sep 22.
Planting Calendar
Season: May 15 – Sep 22 (130 দিন)
When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 3b
Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 17
Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Apr 17 (4 শেষ হিমের আগে সপ্তাহ). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.
Transplant Outdoors: May 29
Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/মি² (30cm দূরত্ব). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Aug 27
First harvest approximately Aug 27 (~90 দিন from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).
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