When should I plant Wortel in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Wortel outdoors around Mar 15. Expect first harvest around May 24.

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 Wortel in Zone 8a?

Yes. Wortel needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 6 successions.

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🥕 Kweken van Wortel in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Wortel. Laatste vorst: Apr 5. Eerste vorst: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 15Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 6x)

Zone8a

Laatste vorstApr 5

Eerste vorstOct 28

Seizoen206 dagen

Oogst70 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

When to Plant Wortel in Zone 8a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Mar 15

Direct sow Wortel seeds outdoors around Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 16/m² (8cm afstand).

Harvest: May 24

First harvest approximately May 24 (~70 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Wortel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Aug 19

For a fall harvest, plant Wortel around Aug 19 (10 weeks before first frost).

Begeleidende Beplanting

✅ Uien✅ Bieslook ✅ Rozemarijn✅ Tomaten✅ Prei

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Wortel in Andere Zones

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