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🎃 Growing Tekvica in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Tekvica early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Posledný mráz: May 25. Prvý mráz: Aug 28.

Season Too Short

Tekvica needs 100 days to harvest, but Zone 1b has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Zóna1b
Posledný mrázMay 25
Prvý mrázAug 28
Sezóna95 dní
Úroda100 dní
SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Tekvica in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Apr 27 (4 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8

Transplant Tekvica seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Sep 11

First harvest approximately Sep 11 (~95 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

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