When should I plant Bitter Gourd in Zone 7b?

Start Bitter Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around Jul 23.

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 Bitter Gourd in Zone 7b?

Yes. Bitter Gourd needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bitter Gourd in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Bitter Gourd. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Apr 10. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 วัน)

โซน7b

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้ายApr 10

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรกNov 7

ฤดูกาล211 วัน

เก็บเกี่ยว55 วัน

แสงแดดแดดเต็มที่

When to Plant Bitter Gourd in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Bitter Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Bitter Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/ตร.ม. (15-20cm ห่างกัน). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 23

First harvest approximately Jul 23 (~90 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

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