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Zucca Da Pergola · Bottle Gourd

Zone 9a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 20th
Last FrostMar 6th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMar 6th
Harvest BeginsMay 30th
Harvest EndsNov 26th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 70°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 12 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 Maturity85
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)70
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)12
Expert Note: Bottle gourd is highly frost-sensitive—transplant only after nights are reliably warm and protect the plants from cold snaps to prevent stunting.