When should I plant Тиква in Zone 3a?

Start Тиква seeds indoors around Apr 24. Transplant outdoors after Jun 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 20.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is May 22. The first fall frost averages Sep 12, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow Тиква in Zone 3a?

Yes. Тиква needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 2 successions.

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🟡 Growing Тиква in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Тиква early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Poslednji mraz: May 22. Prvi mraz: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 24Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 дана) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 2x)

Zona3a

Poslednji mrazMay 22

Prvi mrazSep 12

Sezona113 дана

Žetva55 дана

SunceПуно Сунце

When to Plant Тиква in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 24

Start Тиква seeds indoors around Apr 24 (4 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

Transplant Тиква seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 20

First harvest approximately Jul 20 (~45 дана from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Тиква in Other Zones

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