When should I plant Kalabasa in Zone 9b?

Start Kalabasa seeds indoors around Peb 10. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around May 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nob 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Kalabasa in Zone 9b?

Yes. Kalabasa needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

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🟡 Growing Kalabasa in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kalabasa. Huling frost: Mar 10. Unang frost: Nob 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Peb 10Nob 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nob 15 (250 araw) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Zone9b

Huling frostMar 10

Unang frostNob 15

Season250 araw

Ani55 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Kalabasa in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Peb 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

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

Harvest: May 8

First harvest approximately May 8 (~45 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nob 15).

Kalabasa in Other Zones

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