When should I plant Rucola in Zone 8b?

Direct sow Rucola outdoors around Feb 22. Expect first harvest around Mar 29.

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.

Yes. Rucola needs 35 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

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Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Rucola. Sista frost: Mar 22. Första frost: Nov 10.

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Harvest

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Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dagar) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 14x)

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Sista frostMar 22

Första frostNov 10

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Direct sow Rucola seeds outdoors around Feb 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd).

First harvest approximately Mar 29 (~35 dagar from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

For a fall harvest, plant Rucola around Oct 6 (5 weeks before first frost).

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