When should I plant Тиквица in Zone 5b?

Start Тиквица seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Тиквица in Zone 5b?

Yes. Тиквица needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🥒 Growing Тиквица in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Тиквица in this zone. Poslednji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 дана) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zona5b

Poslednji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 дана

Žetva50 дана

SunceПуно Сунце

When to Plant Тиквица in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Тиквица seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Тиквица seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 16

First harvest approximately Jun 16 (~35 дана from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

For a fall harvest, plant Тиквица around Jul 30 (10 weeks before first frost).

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