When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11b?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Dec 18. Transplant outdoors after Jan 29. Expect first harvest around Mar 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11b is Jan 15. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 350-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11b?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 11b has a 350-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Κολοκυθάκι can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Τελευταίος παγετός: Jan 15. Πρώτος παγετός: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 18Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 14x)

Ζώνη11b

Τελευταίος παγετόςJan 15

Πρώτος παγετόςDec 31

Περίοδος350 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

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When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 18

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Dec 18 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 29

Transplant Κολοκυθάκι seedlings outdoors after Jan 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 5

First harvest approximately Mar 5 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Oct 22

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

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