Growing Ridge Gourd in Zone 5b
Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Ridge Gourd in this zone. अंतिम पाला: Apr 28. पहला पाला: Oct 8.
Planting Calendar
Mar 31Oct 8
Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 दिन)
ज़ोन5b
अंतिम पालाApr 28
पहला पालाOct 8
मौसम163 दिन
फसल55 दिन
धूपपूर्ण धूप
When to Plant Ridge Gourd in Zone 5b
Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31
Start Ridge Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 अंतिम पाले से पहले सप्ताह). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.
Transplant Outdoors: May 12
Transplant Ridge Gourd seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/वर्ग फीट (30cm की दूरी). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Aug 10
First harvest approximately Aug 10 (~90 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).
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