When should I plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 9b?

Start Κολοκύθα seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around May 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκύθα in Zone 9b?

Yes. Κολοκύθα needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🟡 Growing Κολοκύθα in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Κολοκύθα. Τελευταίος παγετός: Mar 10. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Ζώνη9b

Τελευταίος παγετόςMar 10

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 15

Περίοδος250 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή55 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκύθα in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant Κολοκύθα seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 8

First harvest approximately May 8 (~45 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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