When should I plant Kurkku, Lemon in Zone 8a?

Start Kurkku, Lemon seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Kurkku, Lemon in Zone 8a?

Yes. Kurkku, Lemon needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥒 Growing Kurkku, Lemon in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kurkku, Lemon. Viimeinen halla: Apr 5. Ensimmäinen halla: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 päivää) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Vyöhyke8a

Viimeinen hallaApr 5

Ensimmäinen hallaOct 28

Kausi206 päivää

Sato65 päivää

AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Kurkku, Lemon in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Kurkku, Lemon seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Kurkku, Lemon seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm välein). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 8

First harvest approximately Jun 8 (~50 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 19

For a fall harvest, plant Kurkku, Lemon around Aug 19 (10 weeks before first frost).

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