When should I plant דלעת in Zone 6a?

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 26.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow דלעת in Zone 6a?

Yes. דלעת needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🟡 Growing דלעת in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for דלעת. כפור אחרון: Apr 28. כפור ראשון: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

אזור6a

כפור אחרוןApr 28

כפור ראשוןOct 8

עונה163 ימים

קטיף55 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant דלעת in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant דלעת seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 26

First harvest approximately Jun 26 (~45 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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