When should I plant Cà chua in Zone 4a?

Start Cà chua seeds indoors around 24 Th3. Transplant outdoors after 19 Th5. Expect first harvest around 23 Th7.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is 5 Th5. The first fall frost averages 1 Th10, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Cà chua in Zone 4a?

Yes. Cà chua needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍅 Growing Cà chua in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Cà chua in this zone. Sương giá cuối: 5 Th5. Sương giá đầu: 1 Th10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

24 Th31 Th10

Season: 5 Th5 – 1 Th10 (149 ngày)

Vùng4a

Sương giá cuối5 Th5

Sương giá đầu1 Th10

Mùa vụ149 ngày

Thu hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Cà chua in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: 24 Th3

Start Cà chua seeds indoors around 24 Th3 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 6-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 19 Th5

Transplant Cà chua seedlings outdoors after 19 Th5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 23 Th7

First harvest approximately 23 Th7 (~65 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (1 Th10).

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