When should I plant Tekvica in Zone 9a?

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jul 7.

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 Tekvica in Zone 9a?

Yes. Tekvica needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing Tekvica in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tekvica. Posledný mráz: Mar 20. Prvý mráz: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dní)

Zóna9a

Posledný mrázMar 20

Prvý mrázNov 12

Sezóna237 dní

Úroda100 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Tekvica in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Tekvica seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 7

First harvest approximately Jul 7 (~95 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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