When should I plant חציל in Zone 5b?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 3. Transplant outdoors after May 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 5b?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for חציל in this zone. כפור אחרון: Apr 28. כפור ראשון: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 ימים)

אזור5b

כפור אחרוןApr 28

כפור ראשוןOct 8

עונה163 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חציל in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start חציל seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

Transplant חציל seedlings outdoors after May 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 23

First harvest approximately Jul 23 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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