When should I plant Kitunguu in Zone 3a?

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around Jul 13.

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 Kitunguu in Zone 3a?

Yes. Kitunguu needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Kitunguu in Zone 3a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 siku)

Eneo3a

Baridi ya mwishoMay 22

Baridi ya kwanzaSep 12

Msimu113 siku

Mavuno110 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Kitunguu in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Mar 13 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Kitunguu seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 13

First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

✅ Stroberi✅ Kabichi✅ Beetroot✅ Saladi✅ Karoti✅ Nyanya

❌ Maharage❌ Njegere

Kitunguu in Other Zones

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