When should I plant חציל in Zone 2b?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 30. Transplant outdoors after Jun 15. Expect first harvest around Aug 19.

What is the last frost date for Zone 2b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 2b is May 25. The first fall frost averages Aug 28, giving a 95-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 2b?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 2b has a 95-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 2b

Zone 2b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start חציל early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 25. כפור ראשון: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 30Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 ימים)

אזור2b

כפור אחרוןMay 25

כפור ראשוןAug 28

עונה95 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חציל in Zone 2b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 30

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 30 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 15

Transplant חציל seedlings outdoors after Jun 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 19

First harvest approximately Aug 19 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

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