When should I plant Carbassó in Zone 9b?

Start Carbassó seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Carbassó in Zone 9b?

Yes. Carbassó needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🥒 Growing Carbassó in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Carbassó. Darrera gelada: Mar 10. Primera gelada: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dies) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Zona9b

Darrera geladaMar 10

Primera geladaNov 15

Temporada250 dies

Collita50 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Carbassó in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

Start Carbassó seeds indoors around Feb 10 (4 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant Carbassó seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 28

First harvest approximately Apr 28 (~35 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 6

For a fall harvest, plant Carbassó around Sep 6 (10 weeks before first frost).

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