When should I plant Sorrel in Zone 8a?

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 22. Expect first harvest around May 6.

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 Sorrel in Zone 8a?

Yes. Sorrel needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Sorrel in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Sorrel. آخری پالا: Apr 5. پہلا پالا: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 دن)

زون8a

آخری پالاApr 5

پہلا پالاOct 28

موسم206 دن

فصل40 دن

دھوپجزوی سایہ

When to Plant Sorrel in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Sorrel seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 آخری پالے سے پہلے ہفتے). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 22

Transplant Sorrel seedlings outdoors after Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/می² (15cm فاصلا). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 6

First harvest approximately May 6 (~45 دن from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Sorrel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Sorrel in Other Zones

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