When should I plant Dýně in Zone 9a?

Start Dýně seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 18.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Dýně in Zone 9a?

Yes. Dýně needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🟡 Growing Dýně in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Dýně. Poslední mráz: Mar 20. První mráz: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dní) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zóna9a

Poslední mrázMar 20

První mrázNov 12

Sezóna237 dní

Sklizeň55 dní

SluncePlné Slunce

When to Plant Dýně in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Dýně seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 týdnů před posledním mrazem). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Dýně seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. 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 18

First harvest approximately May 18 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Dýně in Other Zones

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