When should I plant Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 9a?

Start Krastavac, Lemon seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 9a?

Yes. Krastavac, Lemon needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥒 Growing Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Krastavac, Lemon. Zadnji mraz: Mar 20. Prvi mraz: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zona9a

Zadnji mrazMar 20

Prvi mrazNov 12

Sezona237 dana

Berba65 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Krastavac, Lemon in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Krastavac, Lemon seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Krastavac, Lemon seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. 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 23

First harvest approximately May 23 (~50 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Krastavac, Lemon around Sep 3 (10 weeks before first frost).

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