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🥒 Growing Krastavac in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Krastavac early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Zadnji mraz: May 25. Prvi mraz: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 27Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 1x)

Zona1b
Zadnji mrazMay 25
Prvi mrazAug 28
Sezona95 dana
Berba60 dana
SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Krastavac in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27

Start Krastavac seeds indoors around Apr 27 (4 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Krastavac seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 28

First harvest approximately Jul 28 (~50 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jun 19

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

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