When should I plant कद्दू in Zone 8b?

Start कद्दू seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 20.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow कद्दू in Zone 8b?

Yes. कद्दू needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🟡 Growing कद्दू in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like कद्दू. अंतिम पाला: Mar 22. पहला पाला: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 दिन) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

ज़ोन8b

अंतिम पालाMar 22

पहला पालाNov 10

मौसम233 दिन

फसल55 दिन

धूपपूर्ण धूप

When to Plant कद्दू in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start कद्दू seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 अंतिम पाले से पहले सप्ताह). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant कद्दू seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. 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: May 20

First harvest approximately May 20 (~45 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

कद्दू in Other Zones

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