When should I plant Tekvica in Zone 8b?

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 20.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Tekvica in Zone 8b?

Yes. Tekvica needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🟡 Growing Tekvica in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tekvica. Posledný mráz: Mar 22. Prvý mráz: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dní) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Zóna8b

Posledný mrázMar 22

Prvý mrázNov 10

Sezóna233 dní

Úroda55 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Tekvica in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Tekvica seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 20

First harvest approximately May 20 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Tekvica in Other Zones

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