When should I plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 8b?

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 8b?

Yes. Κολοκυθάκι needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥒 Growing Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Κολοκυθάκι. Τελευταίος παγετός: Mar 22. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Ζώνη8b

Τελευταίος παγετόςMar 22

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 10

Περίοδος233 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή50 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Κολοκυθάκι in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Κολοκυθάκι seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Κολοκυθάκι seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 10

First harvest approximately May 10 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 1

For a fall harvest, plant Κολοκυθάκι around Sep 1 (10 weeks before first frost).

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