When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 9a?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jul 2.

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 Bottle Gourd in Zone 9a?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bottle Gourd. Sidste frost: Mar 20. Første frost: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dage)

Zone9a

Sidste frostMar 20

Første frostNov 12

Sæson237 dage

Høst60 dage

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When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 2

First harvest approximately Jul 2 (~90 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Bottle Gourd in Other Zones

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