When should I plant 黄瓜 in Zone 5a?

Start 黄瓜 seeds indoors around 3月31日. Transplant outdoors after 5月12日. Expect first harvest around 7月1日.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is 4月28日. The first fall frost averages 10月8日, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow 黄瓜 in Zone 5a?

Yes. 黄瓜 needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🥒 种植黄瓜区域 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for 黄瓜 in this zone. 末次霜冻: 4月28日. 初次霜冻: 10月8日.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

3月31日10月8日

Season: 4月28日 – 10月8日 (163 天) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

区域5a

末次霜冻4月28日

初次霜冻10月8日

生长季163 天

收获60 天

日照全日照

When to Plant 黄瓜 in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: 3月31日

Start 黄瓜 seeds indoors around 3月31日 (4 周(最后霜冻前)). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 3-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 5月12日

Transplant 黄瓜 seedlings outdoors after 5月12日. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/m² (15-20cm 间距). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 7月1日

First harvest approximately 7月1日 (~50 天 from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (10月8日).

Fall Planting: 7月30日

For a fall harvest, plant 黄瓜 around 7月30日 (10 weeks before first frost).

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黄瓜其他区域

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

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🥒 种植 黄瓜 区域 5a