When to Plant Bottle Gourd in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors April 22 to July 1, and expect your first harvest around July 1. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Bottle Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Apr 22
Projected first harvest
Jul 1
Bottle Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Bottle Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Apr 10
Projected first harvest
Jun 19
Bottle Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with bottle gourd
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