When should I plant Kalabasa in Zone 8b?

Start Kalabasa seeds indoors around Peb 22. Transplant outdoors after Abr 5. Expect first harvest around Hul 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nob 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Kalabasa in Zone 8b?

Yes. Kalabasa needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🎃 Growing Kalabasa in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kalabasa. Huling frost: Mar 22. Unang frost: Nob 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Peb 22Nob 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nob 10 (233 araw)

Zone8b

Huling frostMar 22

Unang frostNob 10

Season233 araw

Ani100 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Kalabasa in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Peb 22

Start Kalabasa seeds indoors around Peb 22 (4 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 5

Transplant Kalabasa seedlings outdoors after Abr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hul 9

First harvest approximately Hul 9 (~95 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nob 10).

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