When should I plant Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 7b?

Start Kesäkurpitsa seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 7b?

Yes. Kesäkurpitsa needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🥒 Growing Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Kesäkurpitsa. Viimeinen halla: Apr 10. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 päivää) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Vyöhyke7b

Viimeinen hallaApr 10

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 7

Kausi211 päivää

Sato50 päivää

AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Kesäkurpitsa seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Kesäkurpitsa seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm välein). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~35 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Fall Planting: Aug 29

For a fall harvest, plant Kesäkurpitsa around Aug 29 (10 weeks before first frost).

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