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🥒 Growing Tikvica in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Tikvica 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 2x)

Zona1b
Zadnji mrazMay 25
Prvi mrazAug 28
Sezona95 dana
Berba50 dana
SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Tikvica in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27

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

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Tikvica seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~35 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jun 19

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

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