When should I plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 8a?

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκύθα in Zone 8a?

Yes. Κολοκύθα needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🟡 Growing Κολοκύθα in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Κολοκύθα. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 5. Πρώτος παγετός: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Ζώνη8a

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 5

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 28

Περίοδος206 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή55 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Κολοκύθα seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 3

First harvest approximately Jun 3 (~45 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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