When should I plant Snake Gourd in Zone 9a?

Start Snake Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jul 2.

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 Snake Gourd in Zone 9a?

Yes. Snake Gourd needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Snake Gourd in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Snake Gourd. Fros terakhir: Mar 20. Fros pertama: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 hari)

Zon9a

Fros terakhirMar 20

Fros pertamaNov 12

Musim237 hari

Tuaian55 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Snake Gourd in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Snake Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

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

Harvest: Jul 2

First harvest approximately Jul 2 (~90 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Snake Gourd in Other Zones

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