When should I plant חציל in Zone 4a?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 10. Transplant outdoors after May 26. Expect first harvest around Jul 30.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 4a?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 4a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 10Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 ימים)

אזור4a

כפור אחרוןMay 5

כפור ראשוןOct 1

עונה149 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חציל in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 10

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 10 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 26

Transplant חציל seedlings outdoors after May 26. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 30

First harvest approximately Jul 30 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

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