When to plant gourd in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant gourd shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 28 in Mobile to April 13 in Jacksonville — below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 31 – April 7 |
| Mobile | 9a | February 21 | December 6 | February 28 – March 7 |
| Birmingham | 8a | March 21 | November 11 | March 28 – April 4 |
| Montgomery | 8b | March 4 | November 18 | March 11 – March 18 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8b | March 18 | November 10 | March 25 – April 1 |
| Hoover | 8a | March 19 | November 8 | March 26 – April 2 |
| Auburn | 8b | March 13 | November 17 | March 20 – March 27 |
| Dothan | 9a | March 1 | November 24 | March 8 – March 15 |
Gourd in Alabama: FAQ
When can I plant gourd in Alabama?
Across Alabama, the time to transplant gourd spans roughly February 28 in Mobile to April 13 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the gourd planting date vary across Alabama?
Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right gourd planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does gourd take to grow in Alabama?
Gourd takes about 100–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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