When should I plant Sončnica in Zone 8b?

Start Sončnica seeds indoors around Mar 1. Transplant outdoors after Mar 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 2.

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 Sončnica in Zone 8b?

Yes. Sončnica needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 10 successions.

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🌻 Growing Sončnica in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sončnica. Zadnja slana: Mar 22. Prva slana: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

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Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 1Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dni) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 10x)

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Zadnja slanaMar 22

Prva slanaNov 10

Sezona233 dni

Žetev90 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Sončnica in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 1

Start Sončnica seeds indoors around Mar 1 (3 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 29

Transplant Sončnica seedlings outdoors after Mar 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 2

First harvest approximately Jun 2 (~65 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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