When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 10a?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Jan 23. Transplant outdoors after Mar 6. Expect first harvest around Apr 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 10a?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 11 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Κολοκυθάκι can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Τελευταίος παγετός: Feb 20. Πρώτος παγετός: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 23Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 11x)

Ζώνη10a

Τελευταίος παγετόςFeb 20

Πρώτος παγετόςDec 1

Περίοδος284 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Jan 23 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Κολοκυθάκι seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 10

First harvest approximately Apr 10 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Sep 22

For a fall harvest, plant Κολοκυθάκι around Sep 22 (10 weeks before first frost).

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