When should I plant Ķirbis in Zone 8a?

Start Ķirbis seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Ķirbis in Zone 8a?

Yes. Ķirbis needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🟡 Growing Ķirbis in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ķirbis. Pēdējais sals: Apr 5. Pirmais sals: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dienas) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zona8a

Pēdējais salsApr 5

Pirmais salsOct 28

Sezona206 dienas

Raža55 dienas

SaulePilna Saule

When to Plant Ķirbis in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Ķirbis seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 nedēļas pirms pēdējās salnas). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

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

Harvest: Jun 3

First harvest approximately Jun 3 (~45 dienas from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Ķirbis in Other Zones

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