When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors May 16 to July 25, and expect your first harvest around July 25. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Bottle Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
May 16
Projected first harvest
Jul 25
Bottle Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Bottle Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
May 11
Projected first harvest
Jul 20
Bottle Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with bottle gourd
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