When should I plant Tikvica in Zone 7b?

Start Tikvica seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Tikvica in Zone 7b?

Yes. Tikvica needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🥒 Growing Tikvica in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Tikvica. Zadnji mraz: Apr 10. Prvi mraz: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zona7b

Zadnji mrazApr 10

Prvi mrazNov 7

Sezona211 dana

Berba50 dana

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When to Plant Tikvica in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Tikvica seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Tikvica seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~35 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Fall Planting: Aug 29

For a fall harvest, plant Tikvica around Aug 29 (10 weeks before first frost).

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