When to Plant Snake Gourd in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors June 2 to August 11, and expect your first harvest around August 11. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Snake Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Direct sow
Jun 2
Projected first harvest
Aug 11
Snake Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Snake Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
May 28
Projected first harvest
Aug 6
Snake Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with snake gourd
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