When should I plant Tembikai in Zone 8a?

Start Tembikai seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jul 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Tembikai in Zone 8a?

Yes. Tembikai needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Tembikai in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tembikai. Fros terakhir: Apr 5. Fros pertama: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 hari)

Zon8a

Fros terakhirApr 5

Fros pertamaOct 28

Musim206 hari

Tuaian90 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Tembikai in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Tembikai seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Tembikai seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 3

First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~75 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Penanaman Teman

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❌ Kentang❌ Timun

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