When should I plant Dưa hấu in Zone 12b?

Start Dưa hấu seeds indoors around 4 Th12. Transplant outdoors after 15 Th1. Expect first harvest around 31 Th3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12b?

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

Can I grow Dưa hấu in Zone 12b?

Yes. Dưa hấu needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 12b has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Dưa hấu in Zone 12b

Zone 12b has a year-round growing season. Dưa hấu 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)

Vùng12b

Sương giá cuối1 Th1

Sương giá đầu31 Th12

Mùa vụ364 ngày

Thu hoạch90 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Dưa hấu in Zone 12b

Start Seeds Indoors: 4 Th12

Start Dưa hấu seeds indoors around 4 Th12 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 15 Th1

Transplant Dưa hấu seedlings outdoors after 15 Th1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 31 Th3

First harvest approximately 31 Th3 (~75 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (31 Th12).

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