When should I plant Kurkku, Painted Serpent in Zone 9a?

Start Kurkku, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Kurkku, Painted Serpent in Zone 9a?

Yes. Kurkku, Painted Serpent needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥒 Growing Kurkku, Painted Serpent in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kurkku, Painted Serpent. Viimeinen halla: Mar 20. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 päivää) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Vyöhyke9a

Viimeinen hallaMar 20

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 12

Kausi237 päivää

Sato65 päivää

AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Kurkku, Painted Serpent in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Kurkku, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Kurkku, Painted Serpent seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. 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 23

First harvest approximately May 23 (~50 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Kurkku, Painted Serpent around Sep 3 (10 weeks before first frost).

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