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🍉 Growing तरबूज in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start तरबूज early indoors to maximize your harvest window. अंतिम पाला: May 22. पहला पाला: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 24Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 दिन)

ज़ोन3a
अंतिम पालाMay 22
पहला पालाSep 12
मौसम113 दिन
फसल90 दिन
धूपपूर्ण धूप

When to Plant तरबूज in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 24

Start तरबूज seeds indoors around Apr 24 (4 अंतिम पाले से पहले सप्ताह). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

Transplant तरबूज seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/वर्ग फीट (30cm की दूरी). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 19

First harvest approximately Aug 19 (~75 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

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