When should I plant Krastavac, Boston Pickling in Zone 8b?

Start Krastavac, Boston Pickling seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 25.

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 Krastavac, Boston Pickling in Zone 8b?

Yes. Krastavac, Boston Pickling 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 Krastavac, Boston Pickling in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Krastavac, Boston Pickling. Zadnji mraz: Mar 22. Prvi mraz: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

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Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

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

Zona8b

Zadnji mrazMar 22

Prvi mrazNov 10

Sezona233 dana

Berba55 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Krastavac, Boston Pickling in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Krastavac, Boston Pickling seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Krastavac, Boston Pickling seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 25

First harvest approximately May 25 (~50 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 1

For a fall harvest, plant Krastavac, Boston Pickling around Sep 1 (10 weeks before first frost).

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