When should I plant דלעת in Zone 7b?

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around Jul 28.

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 דלעת in Zone 7b?

Yes. דלעת needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing דלעת in Zone 7b

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 ימים)

אזור7b

כפור אחרוןApr 10

כפור ראשוןNov 7

עונה211 ימים

קטיף100 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant דלעת in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant דלעת seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 28

First harvest approximately Jul 28 (~95 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

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