When should I plant Shepherd's Purse in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Shepherd's Purse outdoors around 22 فبراير. Expect first harvest around 8 أبريل.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is 5 أبريل. The first fall frost averages 28 أكتوبر, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Shepherd's Purse in Zone 8a?

Yes. Shepherd's Purse needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

زراعة Shepherd's Purse في المنطقة 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Shepherd's Purse. آخر صقيع: 5 أبريل. أول صقيع: 28 أكتوبر.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

22 فبراير28 أكتوبر

Season: 5 أبريل – 28 أكتوبر (206 يوم)

المنطقة8a

آخر صقيع5 أبريل

أول صقيع28 أكتوبر

الموسم206 يوم

الحصاد45 يوم

الشمسfull-to-part

When to Plant Shepherd's Purse in Zone 8a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: 22 فبراير

Direct sow Shepherd's Purse seeds outdoors around 22 فبراير. Wait until soil temperature reaches 35F. Space plants at 16/م² (8cm تباعد).

Harvest: 8 أبريل

First harvest approximately 8 أبريل (~45 يوم from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (28 أكتوبر). Shepherd's Purse can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: 2 سبتمبر

For a fall harvest, plant Shepherd's Purse around 2 سبتمبر (8 weeks before first frost).

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