When should I plant Lubenica in Zone 9a?

Start Lubenica seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jun 17.

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 Lubenica in Zone 9a?

Yes. Lubenica needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Lubenica in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Lubenica. Zadnja slana: Mar 20. Prva slana: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dni)

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Zadnja slanaMar 20

Prva slanaNov 12

Sezona237 dni

Žetev90 dni

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When to Plant Lubenica in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Lubenica seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Lubenica seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 17

First harvest approximately Jun 17 (~75 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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