When should I plant שום in Zone 8a?

Direct sow שום outdoors around Feb 27. Harvest around Oct 25.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 201-day growing season.

Can I grow שום in Zone 8a?

Zone 8a has a 201-day growing season, which may be too short for שום (240 days needed). Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

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🧄 Growing שום in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like שום. Last frost: Apr 10. First frost: Oct 28.

Season Too Short

שום needs 240 days to harvest, but Zone 8a has only a 201-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques (cold frames, row covers).

Zone8a

Last FrostApr 10

First FrostOct 28

Season201 days

Harvest240 days

SunFull Sun

When to Plant שום in Zone 8a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Feb 27

Direct sow שום seeds outdoors around Feb 27. Soil temperature should be at least 35°F. Space at 9/sqft (4" apart).

Harvest: Oct 25

First harvest approximately Oct 25 (~240 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). שום can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Sep 16

For a fall harvest, plant שום around Sep 16 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Tomatoes✅ Roses✅ Fruit Trees✅ Strawberries✅ Beets✅ Peppers

❌ Beans❌ Peas❌ Sage

שום in Other Zones

2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

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