When should I plant Sesame in Zone 8b?

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 22. Expect first harvest around Jun 10.

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.

Can I grow Sesame in Zone 8b?

Yes. Sesame needs 110 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sesame in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sesame. Останній заморозок: Mar 22. Перший заморозок: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 днів)

Зона8b

Останній заморозокMar 22

Перший заморозокNov 10

Сезон233 днів

Врожай110 днів

СонцеПовне Сонце

When to Plant Sesame in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Sesame seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 тижнів до останнього заморозку). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 22

Transplant Sesame seedlings outdoors after Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70F. Space plants at 9/м² (10cm відстань). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 10

First harvest approximately Jun 10 (~80 днів from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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