When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 2a?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around 17 Th4. Transplant outdoors after 29 Th5. Expect first harvest around 27 Th8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 2a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 2a is 15 Th5. The first fall frost averages 15 Th9, giving a 123-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 2a?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 2a has a 123-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Bottle Gourd early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sương giá cuối: 15 Th5. Sương giá đầu: 15 Th9.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

17 Th415 Th9

Season: 15 Th5 – 15 Th9 (123 ngày)

Vùng2a

Sương giá cuối15 Th5

Sương giá đầu15 Th9

Mùa vụ123 ngày

Thu hoạch60 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: 17 Th4

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around 17 Th4 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 29 Th5

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after 29 Th5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 27 Th8

First harvest approximately 27 Th8 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (15 Th9).

Bottle Gourd in Other Zones

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