When should I plant Salvie in Zone 8b?

Start Salvie seeds indoors around Jan 25. Transplant outdoors after Mar 15. Expect first harvest around May 14.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Salvie in Zone 8b?

Yes. Salvie needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌿 Growing Salvie in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Salvie. Siste frost: Mar 22. Første frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 25Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dager)

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Siste frostMar 22

Første frostNov 10

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Høst75 dager

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When to Plant Salvie in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25

Start Salvie seeds indoors around Jan 25 (8 uker før siste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 15

Transplant Salvie seedlings outdoors after Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 14

First harvest approximately May 14 (~60 dager from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10). Salvie can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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