Table 11. Temperatures and Times Required for Growing Plants for Field Transplanting.
Vegetable Day(oF) Night(oF) Avg hieght (In) Avg no. true leaves Time(Weeks) Asparagus 70-80
65-70
4-6
4-6
8-10
Broccoli 60-70
50-60
4-5
2-4
4-6
Brussels sprouts 60-70
50-60
4-5
2-4
4-6
Cabbage 60-70
50-60
4-5
2-4
4-6
Cauliflower 60-70
50-60
4-5
2-4
4-6
Celery 65-75
60-65
4-6<
4-6
6-8
Cucumber 70-75
60-65
2-4
2-4
1-2
Eggplant 70-80
65-70
6-8
4-6
6-8
Lettuce 55-65
50-55
5-7
2-4
5-7
Muskmelon 70-75
60-65
2-4
2-4
1-2
Onion 60-65
55-60
5-6
4-6
8-10
Pepper 65-75
60-65
3-5
2-4
6-8
Summer Squash 70-75
60-65
3-5
2-4
1-2
Tomato 65-75
60-65
4-6
4-6
5-7
Watermelon 70-80
65-70
2-4
2-4
1-2
*Adjust temperatures slightly to alter growth rates
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