When should I plant Kål in Zone 8a?

Start Kål 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 Kål in Zone 8a?

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

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🥬 Growing Kål in Zone 8a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagar)

Zon8a

Sista frostApr 5

Första frostOct 28

Säsong206 dagar

Skörd80 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Kål in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Kål seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 15

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

Harvest: May 19

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

Fall Planting: Aug 5

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

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