When should I plant דלעת in Zone 3b?

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Apr 17. Transplant outdoors after May 29. Expect first harvest around Sep 1.

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 דלעת in Zone 3b?

Yes. דלעת needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 3b has a 130-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing דלעת in Zone 3b

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 17Sep 22

Season: May 15 – Sep 22 (130 ימים)

אזור3b

כפור אחרוןMay 15

כפור ראשוןSep 22

עונה130 ימים

קטיף100 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant דלעת in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 17

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Apr 17 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant דלעת seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Sep 1

First harvest approximately Sep 1 (~95 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).

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