When should I plant Tekvica in Zone 9b?

Start Tekvica seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around May 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Tekvica in Zone 9b?

Yes. Tekvica needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🟡 Growing Tekvica in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Tekvica. Posledný mráz: Mar 10. Prvý mráz: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dní) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Zóna9b

Posledný mrázMar 10

Prvý mrázNov 15

Sezóna250 dní

Úroda55 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Tekvica in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant Tekvica seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 8

First harvest approximately May 8 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Tekvica in Other Zones

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