When should I plant Semangka in Zone 7a?

Start Semangka seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jul 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Semangka in Zone 7a?

Yes. Semangka needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Semangka in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Semangka. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 15. Embun beku pertama: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 hari)

Zona7a

Embun beku terakhirApr 15

Embun beku pertamaOct 22

Musim190 hari

Panen90 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Semangka in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Semangka seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Semangka seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~75 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Tanaman Pendamping

✅ Jagung✅ Nasturtium✅ Marigold✅ Lobak

❌ Kentang❌ Mentimun

Semangka in Other Zones

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