When should I plant Lehtikaali in Zone 8a?

Start Lehtikaali seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 8. Expect first harvest around Apr 22.

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 Lehtikaali in Zone 8a?

Yes. Lehtikaali needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Lehtikaali in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Lehtikaali. Viimeinen halla: Apr 5. Ensimmäinen halla: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 päivää)

Vyöhyke8a

Viimeinen hallaApr 5

Ensimmäinen hallaOct 28

Kausi206 päivää

Sato60 päivää

AurinkoPuolivarjo

When to Plant Lehtikaali in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Lehtikaali seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 8

Transplant Lehtikaali seedlings outdoors after Mar 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm välein). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 22

First harvest approximately Apr 22 (~45 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Lehtikaali can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 2

For a fall harvest, plant Lehtikaali around Sep 2 (8 weeks before first frost).

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