When should I plant Γλυκοπατάτα in Zone 8a?

Start Γλυκοπατάτα seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 26. Expect first harvest around Jul 25.

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 Γλυκοπατάτα in Zone 8a?

Yes. Γλυκοπατάτα needs 100 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍠 Growing Γλυκοπατάτα in Zone 8a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 ημέρες)

Ζώνη8a

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 5

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 28

Περίοδος206 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή100 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Γλυκοπατάτα in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Γλυκοπατάτα seeds indoors around Feb 8 (8 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 14-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 26

Transplant Γλυκοπατάτα seedlings outdoors after Apr 26. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 25

First harvest approximately Jul 25 (~90 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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