When should I plant Cogombre, Painted Serpent in Zone 5b?

Start Cogombre, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 1.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Cogombre, Painted Serpent in Zone 5b?

Yes. Cogombre, Painted Serpent needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🥒 Growing Cogombre, Painted Serpent in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Cogombre, Painted Serpent in this zone. Darrera gelada: Apr 28. Primera gelada: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dies) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zona5b

Darrera geladaApr 28

Primera geladaOct 8

Temporada163 dies

Collita65 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Cogombre, Painted Serpent in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Cogombre, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Cogombre, Painted Serpent seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 1

First harvest approximately Jul 1 (~50 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

For a fall harvest, plant Cogombre, Painted Serpent around Jul 30 (10 weeks before first frost).

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