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Cannon Ball · Gourd

Zone 7b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 10th
Last FrostApr 10th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 24th
Harvest BeginsAug 2nd
Harvest EndsOct 28th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°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.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity100
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Use slightly warmed soil and transplant only when nights are reliably warm, then keep plants evenly watered while they establish for steady fruiting.