When should I plant Solros in Zone 8a?

Start Solros seeds indoors around Mar 15. Transplant outdoors after Apr 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 16.

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 Solros in Zone 8a?

Yes. Solros needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🌻 Growing Solros in Zone 8a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 15Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagar) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zon8a

Sista frostApr 5

Första frostOct 28

Säsong206 dagar

Skörd90 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Solros in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 15

Start Solros seeds indoors around Mar 15 (3 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 12

Transplant Solros seedlings outdoors after Apr 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 16

First harvest approximately Jun 16 (~65 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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