When should I plant Mentimun, Painted Serpent in Zone 8b?

Start Mentimun, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 25.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Mentimun, Painted Serpent in Zone 8b?

Yes. Mentimun, Painted Serpent needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥒 Growing Mentimun, Painted Serpent in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Mentimun, Painted Serpent. Embun beku terakhir: Mar 22. Embun beku pertama: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 hari) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zona8b

Embun beku terakhirMar 22

Embun beku pertamaNov 10

Musim233 hari

Panen65 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Mentimun, Painted Serpent in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Mentimun, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Mentimun, Painted Serpent seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 25

First harvest approximately May 25 (~50 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 1

For a fall harvest, plant Mentimun, Painted Serpent around Sep 1 (10 weeks before first frost).

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