When should I plant Καρπούζι in Zone 4a?

Start Καρπούζι seeds indoors around Apr 7. Transplant outdoors after May 19. Expect first harvest around Aug 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Καρπούζι in Zone 4a?

Yes. Καρπούζι needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Καρπούζι in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Καρπούζι in this zone. Τελευταίος παγετός: May 5. Πρώτος παγετός: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 ημέρες)

Ζώνη4a

Τελευταίος παγετόςMay 5

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 1

Περίοδος149 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή90 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Καρπούζι in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start Καρπούζι seeds indoors around Apr 7 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

Transplant Καρπούζι seedlings outdoors after May 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 2

First harvest approximately Aug 2 (~75 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

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