When should I plant Ridge Gourd in Zone 8b?

Start Ridge Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Ridge Gourd in Zone 8b?

Yes. Ridge Gourd needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Ridge Gourd in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ridge Gourd. Sista frost: Mar 22. Första frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dagar)

Zon8b

Sista frostMar 22

Första frostNov 10

Säsong233 dagar

Skörd55 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Ridge Gourd in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Ridge Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Ridge Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 4

First harvest approximately Jul 4 (~90 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Ridge Gourd in Other Zones

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