When should I plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a?

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around 24 Th4. Transplant outdoors after 5 Th6. Expect first harvest around 3 Th9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is 22 Th5. The first fall frost averages 12 Th9, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a?

Yes. Bottle Gourd needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Bottle Gourd early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sương giá cuối: 22 Th5. Sương giá đầu: 12 Th9.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

24 Th412 Th9

Season: 22 Th5 – 12 Th9 (113 ngày)

Vùng3a

Sương giá cuối22 Th5

Sương giá đầu12 Th9

Mùa vụ113 ngày

Thu hoạch60 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: 24 Th4

Start Bottle Gourd seeds indoors around 24 Th4 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 5 Th6

Transplant Bottle Gourd seedlings outdoors after 5 Th6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 3 Th9

First harvest approximately 3 Th9 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (12 Th9).

Bottle Gourd 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

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