When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 6b?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 6b?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Κολοκυθάκι. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 15. Πρώτος παγετός: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Ζώνη6b

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 15

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 22

Περίοδος190 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

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

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

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

Harvest: Jun 3

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

Fall Planting: Aug 13

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

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