When should I plant Ash Gourd in Zone 7b?

Start Ash Gourd seeds indoors around 13 Th3. Transplant outdoors after 24 Th4. Expect first harvest around 23 Th7.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is 10 Th4. The first fall frost averages 7 Th11, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Ash Gourd in Zone 7b?

Yes. Ash Gourd needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Ash Gourd in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Ash Gourd. Sương giá cuối: 10 Th4. Sương giá đầu: 7 Th11.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

13 Th37 Th11

Season: 10 Th4 – 7 Th11 (211 ngày)

Vùng7b

Sương giá cuối10 Th4

Sương giá đầu7 Th11

Mùa vụ211 ngày

Thu hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Ash Gourd in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: 13 Th3

Start Ash Gourd seeds indoors around 13 Th3 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 24 Th4

Transplant Ash Gourd seedlings outdoors after 24 Th4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 23 Th7

First harvest approximately 23 Th7 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (7 Th11).

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