When should I plant Buča in Zone 7a?

Start Buča seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Aug 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Buča in Zone 7a?

Yes. Buča needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing Buča in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Buča. Zadnja slana: Apr 15. Prva slana: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dni)

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Zadnja slanaApr 15

Prva slanaOct 22

Sezona190 dni

Žetev100 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Buča in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Buča seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Buča seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 2

First harvest approximately Aug 2 (~95 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

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