When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11a?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Dec 31. Transplant outdoors after Feb 11. Expect first harvest around Mar 18.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11a?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Κολοκυθάκι can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Τελευταίος παγετός: Jan 28. Πρώτος παγετός: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 31Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 13x)

Ζώνη11a

Τελευταίος παγετόςJan 28

Πρώτος παγετόςDec 22

Περίοδος328 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 31

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Dec 31 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 11

Transplant Κολοκυθάκι seedlings outdoors after Feb 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 18

First harvest approximately Mar 18 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Fall Planting: Oct 13

For a fall harvest, plant Κολοκυθάκι around Oct 13 (10 weeks before first frost).

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