When should I plant Слънчоглед in Zone 8a?

Start Слънчоглед seeds indoors around Mar 15. Transplant outdoors after Apr 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

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

Can I grow Слънчоглед in Zone 8a?

Yes. Слънчоглед needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🌻 Growing Слънчоглед in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Слънчоглед. Последна слана: Apr 5. Първа слана: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 15Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 дни) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Зона8a

Последна сланаApr 5

Първа сланаOct 28

Сезон206 дни

Реколта90 дни

СлънцеПълно Слънце

When to Plant Слънчоглед in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 15

Start Слънчоглед seeds indoors around Mar 15 (3 седмици преди последната слана). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 12

Transplant Слънчоглед seedlings outdoors after Apr 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm разстояние). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 16

First harvest approximately Jun 16 (~65 дни from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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