When should I plant Labu Besar in Zone 9b?

Start Labu Besar seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Jun 27.

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 Labu Besar in Zone 9b?

Yes. Labu Besar needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing Labu Besar in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Labu Besar. Fros terakhir: Mar 10. Fros pertama: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 hari)

Zon9b

Fros terakhirMar 10

Fros pertamaNov 15

Musim250 hari

Tuaian100 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Labu Besar in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

Start Labu Besar seeds indoors around Feb 10 (4 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

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

Harvest: Jun 27

First harvest approximately Jun 27 (~95 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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