When should I plant Dille in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Dille outdoors around Mar 22. Expect first harvest around May 1.

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. Dille needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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

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Harvest

Mar 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone8a

Laatste vorstApr 5

Eerste vorstOct 28

Seizoen206 dagen

Oogst40 dagen

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Direct sow Dille seeds outdoors around Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand).

First harvest approximately May 1 (~40 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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

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