When should I plant Castravete, Painted Serpent in Zone 10a?

Start Castravete, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Jan 23. Transplant outdoors after Mar 6. Expect first harvest around Apr 25.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Castravete, Painted Serpent in Zone 10a?

Yes. Castravete, Painted Serpent needs 65 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 10 successions.

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🥒 Growing Castravete, Painted Serpent in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Castravete, Painted Serpent can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Ultimul îngheț: Feb 20. Primul îngheț: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 23Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 zile) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 10x)

Zona10a

Ultimul înghețFeb 20

Primul înghețDec 1

Sezon284 zile

Recoltă65 zile

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When to Plant Castravete, Painted Serpent in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Castravete, Painted Serpent seeds indoors around Jan 23 (4 săptămâni înainte de ultimul îngheț). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Castravete, Painted Serpent seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm distanță). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 25

First harvest approximately Apr 25 (~50 zile from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Fall Planting: Sep 22

For a fall harvest, plant Castravete, Painted Serpent around Sep 22 (10 weeks before first frost).

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