When should I plant Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 8a?

Start Krastavac, Lemon seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 8a?

Yes. Krastavac, Lemon needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥒 Growing Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Krastavac, Lemon. Zadnji mraz: Apr 5. Prvi mraz: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Zona8a

Zadnji mrazApr 5

Prvi mrazOct 28

Sezona206 dana

Berba65 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Krastavac, Lemon seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Krastavac, Lemon seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 8

First harvest approximately Jun 8 (~50 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 19

For a fall harvest, plant Krastavac, Lemon around Aug 19 (10 weeks before first frost).

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