Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a
Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Bottle Gourd early indoors to maximize your harvest window. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: May 22. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Sep 12.
Planting Calendar
Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 วัน)
When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a
Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 24
Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Apr 24 (4 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5
Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/ตร.ม. (30cm ห่างกัน). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Sep 3
First harvest approximately Sep 3 (~90 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).
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