Growing Sesame in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sesame. अंतिम पाला: Apr 5. पहला पाला: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Feb 22Oct 28
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 दिन)
ज़ोन8a
अंतिम पालाApr 5
पहला पालाOct 28
मौसम206 दिन
फसल110 दिन
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When to Plant Sesame in Zone 8a
Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22
Start Sesame seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 अंतिम पाले से पहले सप्ताह). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5
Transplant Sesame seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 9/वर्ग फीट (10cm की दूरी). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Jun 24
First harvest approximately Jun 24 (~80 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).
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