When should I plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 10a?

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 23 Th1. Transplant outdoors after 6 Th3. Expect first harvest around 4 Th6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is 20 Th2. The first fall frost averages 1 Th12, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Pointed Gourd in Zone 10a?

Yes. Pointed Gourd needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Pointed Gourd in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Pointed Gourd can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Sương giá cuối: 20 Th2. Sương giá đầu: 1 Th12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

23 Th11 Th12

Season: 20 Th2 – 1 Th12 (284 ngày)

Vùng10a

Sương giá cuối20 Th2

Sương giá đầu1 Th12

Mùa vụ284 ngày

Thu hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: 23 Th1

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 23 Th1 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 6 Th3

Transplant Pointed Gourd seedlings outdoors after 6 Th3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 4 Th6

First harvest approximately 4 Th6 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (1 Th12).

Pointed 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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