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When to Plant Orient Express in Zone 7a

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Orient Express harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 7a planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 7a

MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 4th
Last FrostApr 20th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 18th
Harvest BeginsJul 12th
Harvest EndsOct 20th

Garden Alerts

In Zone 7a, the average last spring frost is around April 20. Watch soil temperature before transplanting Orient Express.

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Garden Alerts

In Zone 7a, the average last spring frost is around April 20. Watch soil temperature before transplanting Orient Express.