When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 3b?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Apr 17. Transplant outdoors after May 29. Expect first harvest around Jul 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3b is May 15. The first fall frost averages Sep 22, giving a 130-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 3b?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 3b has a 130-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 3 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Κολοκυθάκι early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Τελευταίος παγετός: May 15. Πρώτος παγετός: Sep 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 17Sep 22

Season: May 15 – Sep 22 (130 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 3x)

Ζώνη3b

Τελευταίος παγετόςMay 15

Πρώτος παγετόςSep 22

Περίοδος130 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 17

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Apr 17 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

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

Harvest: Jul 3

First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).

Fall Planting: Jul 14

For a fall harvest, plant Κολοκυθάκι around Jul 14 (10 weeks before first frost).

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