When should I plant Tekvica in Zone 8a?

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Tekvica in Zone 8a?

Yes. Tekvica needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🟡 Growing Tekvica in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tekvica. Posledný mráz: Apr 5. Prvý mráz: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dní) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zóna8a

Posledný mrázApr 5

Prvý mrázOct 28

Sezóna206 dní

Úroda55 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Tekvica in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Tekvica seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 3

First harvest approximately Jun 3 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Tekvica in Other Zones

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