When should I plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 9a?

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jul 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Pointed Gourd in Zone 9a?

Yes. Pointed Gourd needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Pointed Gourd in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pointed Gourd. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Mar 20. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 วัน)

โซน9a

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้ายMar 20

น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรกNov 12

ฤดูกาล237 วัน

เก็บเกี่ยว75 วัน

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When to Plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Pointed Gourd seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. 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 2

First harvest approximately Jul 2 (~90 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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