When should I plant Kitunguu in Zone 7b?

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Jan 30. Transplant outdoors after Mar 13. Expect first harvest around Jun 1.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Kitunguu in Zone 7b?

Yes. Kitunguu needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing Kitunguu in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Kitunguu. Baridi ya mwisho: Apr 10. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 30Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 siku)

Eneo7b

Baridi ya mwishoApr 10

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 7

Msimu211 siku

Mavuno110 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Kitunguu in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 30

Start Kitunguu seeds indoors around Jan 30 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 13

Transplant Kitunguu seedlings outdoors after Mar 13. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 1

First harvest approximately Jun 1 (~80 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Upandaji wa Pamoja

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❌ Maharage❌ Njegere

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