When should I plant Mirasol in Zone 8a?

Start Mirasol seeds indoors around Mar 15. Transplant outdoors after Abr 12. Expect first harvest around Hun 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Abr 5. The first fall frost averages Okt 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Mirasol in Zone 8a?

Yes. Mirasol 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 Mirasol in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Mirasol. Huling frost: Abr 5. Unang frost: Okt 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 15Okt 28

Season: Abr 5 – Okt 28 (206 araw) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zone8a

Huling frostAbr 5

Unang frostOkt 28

Season206 araw

Ani90 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Mirasol in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 15

Start Mirasol seeds indoors around Mar 15 (3 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 12

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

Harvest: Hun 16

First harvest approximately Hun 16 (~65 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Okt 28).

Mga Kasamang Halaman

✅ Mga Pipino✅ Kalabasa ✅ Mais✅ Sitaw

❌ Mga Patatas

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