When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 8b?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 8b?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Bottle Gourd. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days)

Zone8b

Last FrostMar 22

First FrostNov 10

Season Length233 days

Days to Harvest60

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 4

First harvest approximately Jul 4 (~90 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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