When should I plant בצל in Zone 8b?

Start בצל seeds indoors around Jan 11. Transplant outdoors after Feb 22. Expect first harvest around May 13.

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 בצל in Zone 8b?

Yes. בצל needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🧅 Growing בצל in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like בצל. כפור אחרון: Mar 22. כפור ראשון: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 11Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 ימים)

אזור8b

כפור אחרוןMar 22

כפור ראשוןNov 10

עונה233 ימים

קטיף110 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant בצל in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 11

Start בצל seeds indoors around Jan 11 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 22

Transplant בצל seedlings outdoors after Feb 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 9/מ² (10cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 13

First harvest approximately May 13 (~80 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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