When should I plant Dýně in Zone 8b?

Start Dýně seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 20.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Dýně in Zone 8b?

Yes. Dýně needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🟡 Growing Dýně in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Dýně. Poslední mráz: Mar 22. První mráz: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dní) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zóna8b

Poslední mrázMar 22

První mrázNov 10

Sezóna233 dní

Sklizeň55 dní

SluncePlné Slunce

When to Plant Dýně in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Dýně seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 týdnů před posledním mrazem). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Dýně seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm od sebe). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 20

First harvest approximately May 20 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Dýně in Other Zones

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