When should I plant Ash Gourd in Zone 6a?

Start Ash Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Aug 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Ash Gourd in Zone 6a?

Yes. Ash Gourd needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Ash Gourd in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Ash Gourd. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Apr 28. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 วัน)

โซน6a

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้ายApr 28

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรกOct 8

ฤดูกาล163 วัน

เก็บเกี่ยว75 วัน

แสงแดดแดดเต็มที่

When to Plant Ash Gourd in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start Ash Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Ash Gourd seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/ตร.ม. (30cm ห่างกัน). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 10

First harvest approximately Aug 10 (~90 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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