When should I plant Šalvia in Zone 8a?

Start Šalvia seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 29. Expect first harvest around May 28.

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 Šalvia in Zone 8a?

Yes. Šalvia needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌿 Growing Šalvia in Zone 8a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dní)

Zóna8a

Posledný mrázApr 5

Prvý mrázOct 28

Sezóna206 dní

Úroda75 dní

SlnkoPlné Slnko

When to Plant Šalvia in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Šalvia seeds indoors around Feb 8 (8 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 29

Transplant Šalvia seedlings outdoors after Mar 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 28

First harvest approximately May 28 (~60 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Šalvia can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Sprievodné Sadenie

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❌ Uhorky❌ Rúta

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