When should I plant חציל in Zone 6b?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Feb 18. Transplant outdoors after May 6. Expect first harvest around Jul 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 6b?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for חציל. כפור אחרון: Apr 15. כפור ראשון: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 ימים)

אזור6b

כפור אחרוןApr 15

כפור ראשוןOct 22

עונה190 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant חציל in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 18

Start חציל seeds indoors around Feb 18 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 6

Transplant חציל seedlings outdoors after May 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 10

First harvest approximately Jul 10 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

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