When should I plant Соняшник in Zone 8a?

Start Соняшник 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 Соняшник in Zone 8a?

Yes. Соняшник 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 Соняшник in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Соняшник. Останній заморозок: Apr 5. Перший заморозок: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 15Oct 28

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

Зона8a

Останній заморозокApr 5

Перший заморозокOct 28

Сезон206 днів

Врожай90 днів

СонцеПовне Сонце

When to Plant Соняшник in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 15

Start Соняшник seeds indoors around Mar 15 (3 тижнів до останнього заморозку). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 12

Transplant Соняшник seedlings outdoors after Apr 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm відстань). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 16

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

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