When should I plant Alfàbrega in Zone 8a?

Start Alfàbrega seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around May 19.

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 Alfàbrega in Zone 8a?

Yes. Alfàbrega needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🌿 Growing Alfàbrega in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Alfàbrega. Darrera gelada: Apr 5. Primera gelada: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dies) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zona8a

Darrera geladaApr 5

Primera geladaOct 28

Temporada206 dies

Collita40 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Alfàbrega in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Alfàbrega seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Alfàbrega seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~30 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Plantació Companya

✅ Pebrotets✅ Tomàquets✅ Albergínia

❌ Ruda

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