When should I plant Tikva in Zone 6b?

Start Tikva seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Tikva in Zone 6b?

Yes. Tikva needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🟡 Growing Tikva in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Tikva. Zadnji mraz: Apr 15. Prvi mraz: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Zona6b

Zadnji mrazApr 15

Prvi mrazOct 22

Sezona190 dana

Berba55 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Tikva in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Tikva seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Tikva seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 13

First harvest approximately Jun 13 (~45 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Tikva in Other Zones

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