When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 7b?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 13. Transplant outdoors after Abr 24. Expect first harvest around Hul 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Abr 10. The first fall frost averages Nob 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 7b?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Bottle Gourd. Huling frost: Abr 10. Unang frost: Nob 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 13Nob 7

Season: Abr 10 – Nob 7 (211 araw)

Zone7b

Huling frostAbr 10

Unang frostNob 7

Season211 araw

Ani60 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 13

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around Mar 13 (4 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 24

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after Abr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hul 23

First harvest approximately Hul 23 (~90 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nob 7).

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