When should I plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 10b?

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Dec 31. Transplant outdoors after Feb 11. Expect first harvest around Mar 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10b is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκύθα in Zone 10b?

Yes. Κολοκύθα needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 10b has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

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🟡 Growing Κολοκύθα in Zone 10b

Zone 10b has a year-round growing season. Κολοκύθα can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Τελευταίος παγετός: Jan 28. Πρώτος παγετός: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 31Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 13x)

Ζώνη10b

Τελευταίος παγετόςJan 28

Πρώτος παγετόςDec 22

Περίοδος328 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή55 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 10b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 31

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Dec 31 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 11

Transplant Κολοκύθα seedlings outdoors after Feb 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 28

First harvest approximately Mar 28 (~45 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

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