When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 11a?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Dec 31. Transplant outdoors after Feb 11. Expect first harvest around May 12.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is Jan 28. The first fall frost averages Dec 22, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 11a?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Bottle Gourd can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 28. כפור ראשון: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 31Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 ימים)

אזור11a

כפור אחרוןJan 28

כפור ראשוןDec 22

עונה328 ימים

קטיף60 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 31

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Dec 31 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 11

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Feb 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 12

First harvest approximately May 12 (~90 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

Bottle Gourd in Other Zones

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