When should I plant Maïs in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Maïs outdoors around Apr 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 6.

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.

Yes. Maïs needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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

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Harvest

Apr 12Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagen) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zone8a

Laatste vorstApr 5

Eerste vorstOct 28

Seizoen206 dagen

Oogst85 dagen

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Direct sow Maïs seeds outdoors around Apr 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand).

First harvest approximately Jul 6 (~85 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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