When should I plant Sla, Red Sails in Zone 8a?

Start Sla, Red Sails seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 15. Expect first harvest around Apr 19.

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 Sla, Red Sails in Zone 8a?

Yes. Sla, Red Sails needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 11 successions.

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🥬 Kweken van Sla, Red Sails in Zone 8a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagen) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 11x)

Zone8a

Laatste vorstApr 5

Eerste vorstOct 28

Seizoen206 dagen

Oogst45 dagen

ZonHalfschaduw

When to Plant Sla, Red Sails in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Sla, Red Sails seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 15

Transplant Sla, Red Sails seedlings outdoors after Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 19

First harvest approximately Apr 19 (~35 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Sep 2

For a fall harvest, plant Sla, Red Sails around Sep 2 (8 weeks before first frost).

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