When should I plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 8b?

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 22 Th2. Transplant outdoors after 5 Th4. Expect first harvest around 4 Th7.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is 22 Th3. The first fall frost averages 10 Th11, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Pointed Gourd in Zone 8b?

Yes. Pointed Gourd needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Pointed Gourd in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pointed Gourd. Sương giá cuối: 22 Th3. Sương giá đầu: 10 Th11.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

22 Th210 Th11

Season: 22 Th3 – 10 Th11 (233 ngày)

Vùng8b

Sương giá cuối22 Th3

Sương giá đầu10 Th11

Mùa vụ233 ngày

Thu hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Pointed Gourd in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: 22 Th2

Start Pointed Gourd seeds indoors around 22 Th2 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 5 Th4

Transplant Pointed Gourd seedlings outdoors after 5 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: 4 Th7

First harvest approximately 4 Th7 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (10 Th11).

Pointed Gourd in Other Zones

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