When should I plant Tikvica in Zone 9b?

Start Tikvica seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Tikvica in Zone 9b?

Yes. Tikvica needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🥒 Growing Tikvica in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tikvica. Zadnji mraz: Mar 10. Prvi mraz: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

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Zadnji mrazMar 10

Prvi mrazNov 15

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Berba50 dana

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When to Plant Tikvica in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

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

Harvest: Apr 28

First harvest approximately Apr 28 (~35 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 6

For a fall harvest, plant Tikvica around Sep 6 (10 weeks before first frost).

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