When should I plant Auringonkukka in Zone 8b?

Start Auringonkukka seeds indoors around Mar 1. Transplant outdoors after Mar 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 2.

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 Auringonkukka in Zone 8b?

Yes. Auringonkukka needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 10 successions.

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🌻 Growing Auringonkukka in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Auringonkukka. Viimeinen halla: Mar 22. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 1Nov 10

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

Vyöhyke8b

Viimeinen hallaMar 22

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 10

Kausi233 päivää

Sato90 päivää

AurinkoTäysi Aurinko

When to Plant Auringonkukka in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 1

Start Auringonkukka seeds indoors around Mar 1 (3 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 29

Transplant Auringonkukka seedlings outdoors after Mar 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm välein). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 2

First harvest approximately Jun 2 (~65 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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