When to Plant Bitter Melon in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around January 2, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to April 24, and expect your first harvest around April 24. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Bitter Melon planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Jan 2
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Apr 24
Bitter Melon is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Bitter Melon planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Jan 2
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Apr 24
Bitter Melon is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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