When should I plant Kitunguu in Zone 6b?

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Feb 4. Transplant outdoors after Mar 18. Expect first harvest around Jun 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Kitunguu in Zone 6b?

Yes. Kitunguu needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Kitunguu in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Kitunguu. Baridi ya mwisho: Apr 15. Baridi ya kwanza: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 4Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 siku)

Eneo6b

Baridi ya mwishoApr 15

Baridi ya kwanzaOct 22

Msimu190 siku

Mavuno110 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Kitunguu in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 4

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Feb 4 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 18

Transplant Kitunguu seedlings outdoors after Mar 18. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 6

First harvest approximately Jun 6 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

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❌ Maharage❌ Njegere

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