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When to plant luffa in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant luffa shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 22 in Brunswick to April 25 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe luffa transplant out window (April 7–April 14) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8April 7 – April 14
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11April 4 – April 11
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9April 6 – April 13
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10April 4 – April 11
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30March 16 – March 23
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10April 6 – April 13
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20March 29 – April 5
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9April 8 – April 15

Luffa in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant luffa in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to transplant luffa spans roughly February 22 in Brunswick to April 25 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the luffa planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right luffa 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 luffa take to grow in Georgia?

Luffa takes about 150–200 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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