When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 1b?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Apr 27. Transplant outdoors after Jun 8. Expect first harvest around Sep 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 1b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 1b is May 25. The first fall frost averages Aug 28, giving a 95-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 1b?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 1b has a 95-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Bottle Gourd early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 25. כפור ראשון: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 27Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 ימים)

אזור1b

כפור אחרוןMay 25

כפור ראשוןAug 28

עונה95 ימים

קטיף60 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Apr 27 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Sep 6

First harvest approximately Sep 6 (~90 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Bottle Gourd in Other Zones

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