When should I plant Semangka in Zone 7b?

Start Semangka seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around Jul 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Semangka in Zone 7b?

Yes. Semangka needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

🍉

🍉 Growing Semangka in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Semangka. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 10. Embun beku pertama: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 hari)

Zona7b

Embun beku terakhirApr 10

Embun beku pertamaNov 7

Musim211 hari

Panen90 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Semangka in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Semangka seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Semangka seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 8

First harvest approximately Jul 8 (~75 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Tanaman Pendamping

✅ Jagung✅ Nasturtium✅ Marigold✅ Lobak

❌ Kentang❌ Mentimun

Semangka in Other Zones

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Plan Your Garden Semangka

Track Semangka from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free Semangka Growing Guide