When should I plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 12a?

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 4 Th12. Transplant outdoors after 15 Th1. Expect first harvest around 15 Th4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 12a is 1 Th1. The first fall frost averages 31 Th12, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Pointed Gourd in Zone 12a?

Yes. Pointed Gourd needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 12a has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Pointed Gourd in Zone 12a

Zone 12a has a year-round growing season. Pointed Gourd can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Sương giá cuối: 1 Th1. Sương giá đầu: 31 Th12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

4 Th1231 Th12

Season: 1 Th1 – 31 Th12 (364 ngày)

Vùng12a

Sương giá cuối1 Th1

Sương giá đầu31 Th12

Mùa vụ364 ngày

Thu hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 12a

Start Seeds Indoors: 4 Th12

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 4 Th12 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 15 Th1

Transplant Pointed Gourd seedlings outdoors after 15 Th1. 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: 15 Th4

First harvest approximately 15 Th4 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (31 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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