When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 6b?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jul 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 6b?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Bottle Gourd. Siste frost: Apr 15. Første frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dager)

Sone6b

Siste frostApr 15

Første frostOct 22

Sesong190 dager

Høst60 dager

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 uker før siste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 28

First harvest approximately Jul 28 (~90 dager from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

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