When should I plant Sütőtök in Zone 5b?

Start Sütőtök seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Aug 15.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Sütőtök in Zone 5b?

Yes. Sütőtök needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing Sütőtök in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Sütőtök in this zone. Utolsó fagy: Apr 28. Első fagy: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 nap)

Zóna5b

Utolsó fagyApr 28

Első fagyOct 8

Szezon163 nap

Betakarítás100 nap

NapTeljes Nap

When to Plant Sütőtök in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Sütőtök seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 hét az utolsó fagy előtt). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

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

Harvest: Aug 15

First harvest approximately Aug 15 (~95 nap from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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