When should I plant Labu in Zone 12a?

Start Labu seeds indoors around Dec 4. Transplant outdoors after Jan 15. Expect first harvest around Mar 1.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 12a is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Labu in Zone 12a?

Yes. Labu needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 12a has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

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🟡 Growing Labu in Zone 12a

Zone 12a has a year-round growing season. Labu 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) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 14x)

Zon12a

Fros terakhirJan 1

Fros pertamaDec 31

Musim364 hari

Tuaian55 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Labu in Zone 12a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 4

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

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 15

Transplant Labu 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: Mar 1

First harvest approximately Mar 1 (~45 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Labu in Other Zones

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