When should I plant Bitter Gourd in Zone 8a?

Start Bitter Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Abr 19. Expect first harvest around Hul 18.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Abr 5. The first fall frost averages Okt 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Bitter Gourd in Zone 8a?

Yes. Bitter Gourd needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bitter Gourd in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bitter Gourd. Huling frost: Abr 5. Unang frost: Okt 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Okt 28

Season: Abr 5 – Okt 28 (206 araw)

Zone8a

Huling frostAbr 5

Unang frostOkt 28

Season206 araw

Ani55 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Bitter Gourd in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Bitter Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 19

Transplant Bitter Gourd seedlings outdoors after Abr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hul 18

First harvest approximately Hul 18 (~90 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Okt 28).

Bitter Gourd in Other Zones

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