When should I plant דלעת, Grey Zucchini in Zone 8a?

Start דלעת, Grey Zucchini seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around May 24.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow דלעת, Grey Zucchini in Zone 8a?

Yes. דלעת, Grey Zucchini needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🟡 Growing דלעת, Grey Zucchini in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like דלעת, Grey Zucchini. כפור אחרון: Apr 5. כפור ראשון: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

אזור8a

כפור אחרוןApr 5

כפור ראשוןOct 28

עונה206 ימים

קטיף50 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant דלעת, Grey Zucchini in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start דלעת, Grey Zucchini seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant דלעת, Grey Zucchini seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 24

First harvest approximately May 24 (~35 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 19

For a fall harvest, plant דלעת, Grey Zucchini around Aug 19 (10 weeks before first frost).

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