When should I plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 7a?

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 18 Th3. Transplant outdoors after 29 Th4. Expect first harvest around 28 Th7.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is 15 Th4. The first fall frost averages 22 Th10, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Pointed Gourd in Zone 7a?

Yes. Pointed Gourd needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Pointed Gourd in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Pointed Gourd. Sương giá cuối: 15 Th4. Sương giá đầu: 22 Th10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

18 Th322 Th10

Season: 15 Th4 – 22 Th10 (190 ngày)

Vùng7a

Sương giá cuối15 Th4

Sương giá đầu22 Th10

Mùa vụ190 ngày

Thu hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: 18 Th3

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 18 Th3 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 29 Th4

Transplant Pointed Gourd seedlings outdoors after 29 Th4. 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: 28 Th7

First harvest approximately 28 Th7 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (22 Th10).

Pointed Gourd in Other Zones

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