When should I plant מלפפון in Zone 4b?

Start מלפפון seeds indoors around Apr 3. Transplant outdoors after May 15. Expect first harvest around Jul 4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4b is May 1. The first fall frost averages Oct 5, giving a 157-day growing season.

Can I grow מלפפון in Zone 4b?

Yes. מלפפון needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 4b has a 157-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🥒 Growing מלפפון in Zone 4b

Zone 4b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for מלפפון in this zone. כפור אחרון: May 1. כפור ראשון: Oct 5.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 3Oct 5

Season: May 1 – Oct 5 (157 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

אזור4b

כפור אחרוןMay 1

כפור ראשוןOct 5

עונה157 ימים

קטיף60 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant מלפפון in Zone 4b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start מלפפון seeds indoors around Apr 3 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 15

Transplant מלפפון seedlings outdoors after May 15. 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 4

First harvest approximately Jul 4 (~50 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 5).

Fall Planting: Jul 27

For a fall harvest, plant מלפפון around Jul 27 (10 weeks before first frost).

שתילה מלווה

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