Tobacco Box· Gourd
Planting Schedule
Add Tobacco Box to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | May 9th |
| Last Frost | Apr 25th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 23rd |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 31st |
| Harvest Ends | Oct 16th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 70°F
and nights stay above 55°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well.
If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 100 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vine |
| Support Needed | Trellis |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: For Tobacco Box gourds, warm the soil well (and use black plastic mulch if needed) to avoid slow growth, then water consistently after vines establish while keeping the fruits dry for curing.