When should I plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 2a?

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Apr 17. Transplant outdoors after May 29. Expect first harvest around Jul 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 2a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 2a is May 15. The first fall frost averages Sep 15, giving a 123-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκύθα in Zone 2a?

Yes. Κολοκύθα needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 2a has a 123-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 3 successions.

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🟡 Growing Κολοκύθα in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Κολοκύθα early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Τελευταίος παγετός: May 15. Πρώτος παγετός: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 17Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 3x)

Ζώνη2a

Τελευταίος παγετόςMay 15

Πρώτος παγετόςSep 15

Περίοδος123 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή55 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 17

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Apr 17 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant Κολοκύθα seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~45 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

Κολοκύθα in Other Zones

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