When should I plant Ķirbis in Zone 9a?

Start Ķirbis seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 18.

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 Ķirbis in Zone 9a?

Yes. Ķirbis needs 55 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 Ķirbis in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ķirbis. 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

Raža55 dienas

SaulePilna Saule

When to Plant Ķirbis in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

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

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Ķirbis seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm attālums). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 18

First harvest approximately May 18 (~45 dienas from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Ķirbis in Other Zones

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