When should I plant Courgette in Zone 5b?

Start Courgette seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Courgette in Zone 5b?

Yes. Courgette needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🥒 Kweken van Courgette in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Courgette in this zone. Laatste vorst: Apr 28. Eerste vorst: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zone5b

Laatste vorstApr 28

Eerste vorstOct 8

Seizoen163 dagen

Oogst50 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

When to Plant Courgette in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Courgette seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Courgette seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 16

First harvest approximately Jun 16 (~35 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

For a fall harvest, plant Courgette around Jul 30 (10 weeks before first frost).

Begeleidende Beplanting

✅ Maïs✅ Bonen✅ Oost-Indische Kersen✅ Phacelia

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