When to Plant Snake Gourd in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors May 13 to July 22, and expect your first harvest around July 22. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Snake Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
May 13
Projected first harvest
Jul 22
Snake Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Snake Gourd planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
May 8
Projected first harvest
Jul 17
Snake Gourd is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with snake gourd
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