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Growing Snake Gourd in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Snake Gourd can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Viimeinen halla: Feb 20. Ensimmäinen halla: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 23Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 päivää)

Vyöhyke10a
Viimeinen hallaFeb 20
Ensimmäinen hallaDec 1
Kausi284 päivää
Sato55 päivää
AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Snake Gourd in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Snake Gourd seeds indoors around Jan 23 (4 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Snake Gourd seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm välein). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 4

First harvest approximately Jun 4 (~90 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

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