When should I plant Ķirbis in Zone 9b?

Start Ķirbis seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around May 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Ķirbis in Zone 9b?

Yes. Ķirbis needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🟡 Growing Ķirbis in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ķirbis. Pēdējais sals: Mar 10. Pirmais sals: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dienas) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Zona9b

Pēdējais salsMar 10

Pirmais salsNov 15

Sezona250 dienas

Raža55 dienas

SaulePilna Saule

When to Plant Ķirbis in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant Ķirbis seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm attālums). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 8

First harvest approximately May 8 (~45 dienas from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Ķirbis in Other Zones

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