When should I plant Tikvica in Zone 6a?

Start Tikvica seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Tikvica in Zone 6a?

Yes. Tikvica needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🥒 Growing Tikvica in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Tikvica. Zadnji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

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Zadnji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 dana

Berba50 dana

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When to Plant Tikvica in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Tikvica seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Tikvica seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 16

First harvest approximately Jun 16 (~35 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

For a fall harvest, plant Tikvica around Jul 30 (10 weeks before first frost).

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