When should I plant Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 9b?

Start Kesäkurpitsa seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 9b?

Yes. Kesäkurpitsa needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🥒 Growing Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kesäkurpitsa. Viimeinen halla: Mar 10. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 päivää) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Vyöhyke9b

Viimeinen hallaMar 10

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 15

Kausi250 päivää

Sato50 päivää

AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Kesäkurpitsa in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

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

Harvest: Apr 28

First harvest approximately Apr 28 (~35 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 6

For a fall harvest, plant Kesäkurpitsa around Sep 6 (10 weeks before first frost).

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