When should I plant Sorrel in Zone 8b?

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Peb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 8. Expect first harvest around Abr 22.

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 Nob 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Sorrel in Zone 8b?

Yes. Sorrel needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sorrel in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sorrel. Huling frost: Mar 22. Unang frost: Nob 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Peb 8Nob 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nob 10 (233 araw)

Zone8b

Huling frostMar 22

Unang frostNob 10

Season233 araw

Ani40 araw

ArawKalahating Araw

When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Peb 8

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Peb 8 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 8

Transplant Sorrel seedlings outdoors after Mar 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Abr 22

First harvest approximately Abr 22 (~45 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nob 10). Sorrel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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