When should I plant Gurķis in Zone 9a?

Start Gurķis seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Gurķis in Zone 9a?

Yes. Gurķis needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥒 Growing Gurķis in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Gurķis. Pēdējais sals: Mar 20. Pirmais sals: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dienas) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zona9a

Pēdējais salsMar 20

Pirmais salsNov 12

Sezona237 dienas

Raža60 dienas

SaulePilna Saule

When to Plant Gurķis in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Gurķis seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 nedēļas pirms pēdējās salnas). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Gurķis seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm attālums). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 23

First harvest approximately May 23 (~50 dienas from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Gurķis around Sep 3 (10 weeks before first frost).

Pavārstāšana

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❌ Kartupeļi❌ Stipras Garšaugi (Salvīja)

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