When should I plant דלעת in Zone 4a?

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Apr 7. Transplant outdoors after May 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow דלעת in Zone 4a?

Yes. דלעת needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🟡 Growing דלעת in Zone 4a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

אזור4a

כפור אחרוןMay 5

כפור ראשוןOct 1

עונה149 ימים

קטיף55 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant דלעת in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Apr 7 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

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

Harvest: Jul 3

First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~45 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

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