When should I plant Λάχανο in Zone 8a?

Start Λάχανο seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 15. 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 Λάχανο in Zone 8a?

Yes. Λάχανο needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Λάχανο in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Λάχανο. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 5. Πρώτος παγετός: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 ημέρες)

Ζώνη8a

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 5

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 28

Περίοδος206 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή80 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Λάχανο in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Λάχανο seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 15

Transplant Λάχανο seedlings outdoors after Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~65 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 5

For a fall harvest, plant Λάχανο around Aug 5 (12 weeks before first frost).

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