When should I plant Raap in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Raap outdoors around Mar 15. Expect first harvest around Apr 29.

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. Raap needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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

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Harvest

Mar 15Oct 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

Oogst45 dagen

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Direct sow Raap seeds outdoors around Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 9/m² (10cm afstand).

First harvest approximately Apr 29 (~45 dagen from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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

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