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

Start Kurkku, Lemon seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 25.

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 Kurkku, Lemon in Zone 8b?

Yes. Kurkku, Lemon needs 65 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 Kurkku, Lemon in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kurkku, Lemon. Viimeinen halla: Mar 22. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

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

Vyöhyke8b

Viimeinen hallaMar 22

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 10

Kausi233 päivää

Sato65 päivää

AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Kurkku, Lemon in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Kurkku, Lemon seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Kurkku, Lemon seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm välein). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 25

First harvest approximately May 25 (~50 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 1

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

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