When should I plant דלעת in Zone 6b?

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow דלעת in Zone 6b?

Yes. דלעת needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🟡 Growing דלעת in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for דלעת. כפור אחרון: Apr 15. כפור ראשון: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 ימים) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

אזור6b

כפור אחרוןApr 15

כפור ראשוןOct 22

עונה190 ימים

קטיף55 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant דלעת in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start דלעת seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant דלעת seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 13

First harvest approximately Jun 13 (~45 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

דלעת in Other Zones

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