When should I plant מלפפון in Zone 7a?

Start מלפפון seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 18.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow מלפפון in Zone 7a?

Yes. מלפפון needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥒 Growing מלפפון in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for מלפפון. כפור אחרון: Apr 15. כפור ראשון: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

אזור7a

כפור אחרוןApr 15

כפור ראשוןOct 22

עונה190 ימים

קטיף60 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant מלפפון in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start מלפפון seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant מלפפון seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/מ² (15-20cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 18

First harvest approximately Jun 18 (~50 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant מלפפון around Aug 13 (10 weeks before first frost).

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