When should I plant Dưa hấu in Zone 3a?

Start Dưa hấu seeds indoors around 24 Th4. Transplant outdoors after 5 Th6. Expect first harvest around 19 Th8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is 22 Th5. The first fall frost averages 12 Th9, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow Dưa hấu in Zone 3a?

Yes. Dưa hấu needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Dưa hấu in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Dưa hấu early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sương giá cuối: 22 Th5. Sương giá đầu: 12 Th9.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

24 Th412 Th9

Season: 22 Th5 – 12 Th9 (113 ngày)

Vùng3a

Sương giá cuối22 Th5

Sương giá đầu12 Th9

Mùa vụ113 ngày

Thu hoạch90 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Dưa hấu in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: 24 Th4

Start Dưa hấu seeds indoors around 24 Th4 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 5 Th6

Transplant Dưa hấu seedlings outdoors after 5 Th6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 19 Th8

First harvest approximately 19 Th8 (~75 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (12 Th9).

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