When should I plant חציל in Zone 7b?

Start חציל seeds indoors around Feb 13. Transplant outdoors after May 1. Expect first harvest around Jul 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow חציל in Zone 7b?

Yes. חציל needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍆 Growing חציל in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for חציל. כפור אחרון: Apr 10. כפור ראשון: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 ימים)

אזור7b

כפור אחרוןApr 10

כפור ראשוןNov 7

עונה211 ימים

קטיף80 ימים

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When to Plant חציל in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 13

Start חציל seeds indoors around Feb 13 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 1

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

Harvest: Jul 5

First harvest approximately Jul 5 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

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