When should I plant Snake Gourd in Zone 9b?

Start Snake Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Jun 22.

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 Snake Gourd in Zone 9b?

Yes. Snake Gourd needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Kweken van Snake Gourd in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Snake Gourd. Laatste vorst: Mar 10. Eerste vorst: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dagen)

Zone9b

Laatste vorstMar 10

Eerste vorstNov 15

Seizoen250 dagen

Oogst55 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

When to Plant Snake Gourd in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

Start Snake Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 10 (4 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

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

Harvest: Jun 22

First harvest approximately Jun 22 (~90 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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