When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Apr 24. Transplant outdoors after Jun 5. Expect first harvest around Sep 3.

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 Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Bottle Gourd early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Baridi ya mwisho: May 22. Baridi ya kwanza: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 24Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 siku)

Eneo3a

Baridi ya mwishoMay 22

Baridi ya kwanzaSep 12

Msimu113 siku

Mavuno60 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 24

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Apr 24 (4 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

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

Harvest: Sep 3

First harvest approximately Sep 3 (~90 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Bottle Gourd in Other Zones

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