When should I plant Sorrel in Zone 8b?

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 8. Expect first harvest around Apr 22.

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 Sorrel in Zone 8b?

Yes. Sorrel needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sorrel in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Sorrel. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days)

Zone8b

Last FrostMar 22

First FrostNov 10

Season Length233 days

Days to Harvest40

SunPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceHeavy

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 8

Transplant Sorrel seedlings outdoors after Mar 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45°F. Space plants at 4/sqft (6" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 22

First harvest approximately Apr 22 (~45 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10). Sorrel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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