When should I plant Ivy Gourd in Zone 7a?

Start Ivy Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jul 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Ivy Gourd in Zone 7a?

Yes. Ivy Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Ivy Gourd in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Ivy Gourd. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Apr 15. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 วัน)

โซน7a

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้ายApr 15

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรกOct 22

ฤดูกาล190 วัน

เก็บเกี่ยว60 วัน

แสงแดดแดดเต็มที่

When to Plant Ivy Gourd in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Ivy Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Ivy Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. 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 28

First harvest approximately Jul 28 (~90 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

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