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When to Plant Calabash in Wyoming

Calabash (bottle gourd) is a tropical vine producing edible young fruits used in Asian and African cooking. Mature dried fruits serve as natural containers and utensils.

Wyoming spans USDA hardiness zones 5a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Calabash Planting Calendar for Wyoming

Zone 5a ~166 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: April 25 · First frost: October 8 · 166 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 28 Feb 28 – Mar 14
Transplant Outdoors May 9 May 9 – May 23
Direct Sow May 2 May 2 – May 23
Harvest August 1 Aug 1 – Sep 26

Growing Tips for Wyoming

Start seeds indoors 4 weeks early. Provide a very strong trellis for heavy fruits. Harvest young for cooking or let mature on the vine for crafts. Requires a long, warm season.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Calabash in Wyoming?

Planting dates for Calabash in Wyoming depend on your USDA zone. Wyoming spans zones 5a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Wyoming for planting?

Wyoming contains USDA hardiness zones 5a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.