When should I plant Rucola in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Rucola outdoors around Mar 8. Expect first harvest around Apr 12.

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.

Yes. Rucola needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 12 successions.

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Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Rucola. Sista frost: Apr 5. Första frost: Oct 28.

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Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagar) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 12x)

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Sista frostApr 5

Första frostOct 28

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Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Mar 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd).

First harvest approximately Apr 12 (~35 dagar from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

For a fall harvest, plant Rucola around Sep 23 (5 weeks before first frost).

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