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🎃 Growing Pumpa in Zone 2b
Zone 2b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Pumpa early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sista frost: May 25. Första frost: Aug 28.
Season Too Short
Pumpa needs 100 days to harvest, but Zone 2b has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.
When to Plant Pumpa in Zone 2b
Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 27
Start Pumpa seeds indoors around Apr 27 (4 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Jun 8
Transplant Pumpa seedlings outdoors after Jun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Sep 11
First harvest approximately Sep 11 (~95 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).
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