When should I plant Salat, Little Gem in Zone 8b?

Start Salat, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 1. Expect first harvest around Apr 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 Salat, Little Gem in Zone 8b?

Yes. Salat, Little Gem needs 50 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

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🥬 Growing Salat, Little Gem in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Salat, Little Gem. Sidste frost: Mar 22. Første frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dage) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

Zone8b

Sidste frostMar 22

Første frostNov 10

Sæson233 dage

Høst50 dage

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When to Plant Salat, Little Gem in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Salat, Little Gem seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 1

Transplant Salat, Little Gem seedlings outdoors after Mar 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 5

First harvest approximately Apr 5 (~35 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 15

For a fall harvest, plant Salat, Little Gem around Sep 15 (8 weeks before first frost).

Samdyrkning

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