When should I plant דלעת in Zone 4b?

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Apr 3. Transplant outdoors after May 15. Expect first harvest around Aug 18.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4b is May 1. The first fall frost averages Oct 5, giving a 157-day growing season.

Can I grow דלעת in Zone 4b?

Yes. דלעת needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 4b has a 157-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing דלעת in Zone 4b

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 3Oct 5

Season: May 1 – Oct 5 (157 ימים)

אזור4b

כפור אחרוןMay 1

כפור ראשוןOct 5

עונה157 ימים

קטיף100 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant דלעת in Zone 4b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Apr 3 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 15

Transplant דלעת seedlings outdoors after May 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 18

First harvest approximately Aug 18 (~95 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 5).

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