When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 13a?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Dec 4. Transplant outdoors after Jan 15. Expect first harvest around Apr 15.

What is the last frost date for Zone 13a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 13a is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 13a?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 13a has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 13a

Zone 13a has a year-round growing season. Bottle Gourd can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Fros terakhir: Jan 1. Fros pertama: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 4Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 hari)

Zon13a

Fros terakhirJan 1

Fros pertamaDec 31

Musim364 hari

Tuaian60 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 13a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 4

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Dec 4 (4 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 15

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Jan 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 15

First harvest approximately Apr 15 (~90 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Bottle Gourd in Other Zones

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