When should I plant Dưa hấu in Zone 4a?

Start Dưa hấu seeds indoors around 7 Th4. Transplant outdoors after 19 Th5. Expect first harvest around 2 Th8.

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 Dưa hấu in Zone 4a?

Yes. Dưa hấu needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍉 Growing Dưa hấu in Zone 4a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

7 Th41 Th10

Season: 5 Th5 – 1 Th10 (149 ngày)

Vùng4a

Sương giá cuối5 Th5

Sương giá đầu1 Th10

Mùa vụ149 ngày

Thu hoạch90 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Dưa hấu in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: 7 Th4

Start Dưa hấu seeds indoors around 7 Th4 (4 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 4-12 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 19 Th5

Transplant Dưa hấu seedlings outdoors after 19 Th5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 2 Th8

First harvest approximately 2 Th8 (~75 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (1 Th10).

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