When should I plant חציל in Zone 3b?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 20. Transplant outdoors after Jun 5. Expect first harvest around Aug 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3b is May 15. The first fall frost averages Sep 22, giving a 130-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 3b?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 3b has a 130-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start חציל early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 15. כפור ראשון: Sep 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 20Sep 22

Season: May 15 – Sep 22 (130 ימים)

אזור3b

כפור אחרוןMay 15

כפור ראשוןSep 22

עונה130 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

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When to Plant חציל in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 20 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

Transplant חציל seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 9

First harvest approximately Aug 9 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).

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