When should I plant Bitter Gourd in Zone 9a?

Start Bitter Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jul 2.

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 Bitter Gourd in Zone 9a?

Yes. Bitter Gourd needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bitter Gourd in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bitter Gourd. כפור אחרון: Mar 20. כפור ראשון: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 ימים)

אזור9a

כפור אחרוןMar 20

כפור ראשוןNov 12

עונה237 ימים

קטיף55 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Bitter Gourd in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Bitter Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Bitter Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/מ² (15-20cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 2

First harvest approximately Jul 2 (~90 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Bitter Gourd in Other Zones

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