When should I plant Zelí in Zone 8b?

Start Zelí seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 1. Expect first harvest around May 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Zelí in Zone 8b?

Yes. Zelí needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Zelí in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Zelí. Poslední mráz: Mar 22. První mráz: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dní)

Zóna8b

Poslední mrázMar 22

První mrázNov 10

Sezóna233 dní

Sklizeň80 dní

SluncePlné Slunce

When to Plant Zelí in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Zelí seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 týdnů před posledním mrazem). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 1

Transplant Zelí seedlings outdoors after Mar 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm od sebe). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 5

First harvest approximately May 5 (~65 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Aug 18

For a fall harvest, plant Zelí around Aug 18 (12 weeks before first frost).

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