When should I plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 9a?

Start Κολοκύθα 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 Κολοκύθα in Zone 9a?

Yes. Κολοκύθα 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 Κολοκύθα in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Κολοκύθα. Τελευταίος παγετός: Mar 20. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

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

Ζώνη9a

Τελευταίος παγετόςMar 20

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 12

Περίοδος237 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή55 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Κολοκύθα seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 18

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

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