When should I plant Bí in Zone 6a?

Start Bí seeds indoors around 31 Th3. Transplant outdoors after 12 Th5. Expect first harvest around 26 Th6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is 28 Th4. The first fall frost averages 8 Th10, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Bí in Zone 6a?

Yes. Bí needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🟡 Growing Bí in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Bí. Sương giá cuối: 28 Th4. Sương giá đầu: 8 Th10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

31 Th38 Th10

Season: 28 Th4 – 8 Th10 (163 ngày) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Vùng6a

Sương giá cuối28 Th4

Sương giá đầu8 Th10

Mùa vụ163 ngày

Thu hoạch55 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Bí in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: 31 Th3

Start Bí seeds indoors around 31 Th3 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 12 Th5

Transplant Bí seedlings outdoors after 12 Th5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 26 Th6

First harvest approximately 26 Th6 (~45 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (8 Th10).

Bí in Other Zones

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