When should I plant Mentimun in Zone 6a?

Start Mentimun seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 1.

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 Mentimun in Zone 6a?

Yes. Mentimun needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🥒 Growing Mentimun in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Mentimun. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 28. Embun beku pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 hari) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zona6a

Embun beku terakhirApr 28

Embun beku pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Panen60 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Mentimun in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Mentimun seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Mentimun seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 1

First harvest approximately Jul 1 (~50 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

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

Tanaman Pendamping

✅ Dill✅ Marigold✅ Kacang✅ Kacang Polong✅ Jagung

❌ Kentang❌ Herba Kuat (Sage)

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