When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 1b?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Apr 27. Transplant outdoors after Jun 8. Expect first harvest around Jul 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 1b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 1b is May 25. The first fall frost averages Aug 28, giving a 95-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 1b?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 1b has a 95-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 2 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Κολοκυθάκι early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Τελευταίος παγετός: May 25. Πρώτος παγετός: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 27Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 2x)

Ζώνη1b

Τελευταίος παγετόςMay 25

Πρώτος παγετόςAug 28

Περίοδος95 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Apr 27 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Κολοκυθάκι seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jun 19

For a fall harvest, plant Κολοκυθάκι around Jun 19 (10 weeks before first frost).

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