When should I plant Labu in Zone 4a?

Start Labu seeds indoors around Apr 7. Transplant outdoors after May 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Labu in Zone 4a?

Yes. Labu needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🟡 Growing Labu in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Labu in this zone. Embun beku terakhir: May 5. Embun beku pertama: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 hari) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zona4a

Embun beku terakhirMay 5

Embun beku pertamaOct 1

Musim149 hari

Panen55 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Labu in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start Labu seeds indoors around Apr 7 (4 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 19

Transplant Labu seedlings outdoors after May 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 3

First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~45 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Labu in Other Zones

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