When should I plant Kapusta in Zone 8a?

Start Kapusta seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 15. Expect first harvest around May 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 Kapusta in Zone 8a?

Yes. Kapusta needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Kapusta in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Kapusta. Posledný mráz: Apr 5. Prvý mráz: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dní)

Zóna8a

Posledný mrázApr 5

Prvý mrázOct 28

Sezóna206 dní

Úroda80 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Kapusta in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Kapusta seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 15

Transplant Kapusta seedlings outdoors after Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~65 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 5

For a fall harvest, plant Kapusta around Aug 5 (12 weeks before first frost).

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