When should I plant کدو in Zone 5a?

Start کدو seeds indoors around Mar 31. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 26.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow کدو in Zone 5a?

Yes. کدو needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

🟡

🟡 Growing کدو in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for کدو in this zone. آخری پالا: Apr 28. پہلا پالا: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 31Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 دن) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

زون5a

آخری پالاApr 28

پہلا پالاOct 8

موسم163 دن

فصل55 دن

دھوپپوری دھوپ

When to Plant کدو in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 31

Start کدو seeds indoors around Mar 31 (4 آخری پالے سے پہلے ہفتے). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant کدو seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/می² (30cm فاصلا). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 26

First harvest approximately Jun 26 (~45 دن from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

کدو in Other Zones

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Plan Your Garden کدو

Track کدو from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free کدو Growing Guide