When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 7b?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 7b?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Κολοκυθάκι. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 10. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Ζώνη7b

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 10

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 7

Περίοδος211 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Κολοκυθάκι seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Fall Planting: Aug 29

For a fall harvest, plant Κολοκυθάκι around Aug 29 (10 weeks before first frost).

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