When should I plant Kalabasa in Zone 6b?

Start Kalabasa seeds indoors around Mar 18. Transplant outdoors after Abr 29. Expect first harvest around Hun 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Abr 15. The first fall frost averages Okt 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Kalabasa in Zone 6b?

Yes. Kalabasa needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🟡 Growing Kalabasa in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Kalabasa. Huling frost: Abr 15. Unang frost: Okt 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 18Okt 22

Season: Abr 15 – Okt 22 (190 araw) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Zone6b

Huling frostAbr 15

Unang frostOkt 22

Season190 araw

Ani55 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Kalabasa in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 18

Start Kalabasa seeds indoors around Mar 18 (4 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 29

Transplant Kalabasa seedlings outdoors after Abr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hun 13

First harvest approximately Hun 13 (~45 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Okt 22).

Kalabasa in Other Zones

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