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🫐 Growing Blueberry in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Blueberry. Last frost: Apr 5. First frost: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 days)

Zone8a
Last FrostApr 5
First FrostOct 28
Season Length206 days
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceHeavy

When to Plant Blueberry in Zone 8a

Harvest: Mar 8

First harvest approximately Mar 8 (~365 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Blueberry can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Companion Planting

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