When should I plant Castravete in Zone 9a?

Start Castravete seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around May 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Castravete in Zone 9a?

Yes. Castravete needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🥒 Growing Castravete in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Castravete. Ultimul îngheț: Mar 20. Primul îngheț: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 zile) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zona9a

Ultimul înghețMar 20

Primul înghețNov 12

Sezon237 zile

Recoltă60 zile

SoareSoare Plin

When to Plant Castravete in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Castravete seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 săptămâni înainte de ultimul îngheț). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Castravete seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm distanță). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 23

First harvest approximately May 23 (~50 zile from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 3

For a fall harvest, plant Castravete around Sep 3 (10 weeks before first frost).

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Castravete in Other Zones

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