When should I plant Shepherd's Purse in Zone 8a?

Direct sow Shepherd's Purse outdoors around 22 Th2. Expect first harvest around 8 Th4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is 5 Th4. The first fall frost averages 28 Th10, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Shepherd's Purse in Zone 8a?

Yes. Shepherd's Purse needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Shepherd's Purse in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Shepherd's Purse. Sương giá cuối: 5 Th4. Sương giá đầu: 28 Th10.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor

Harvest

22 Th228 Th10

Season: 5 Th4 – 28 Th10 (206 ngày)

Vùng8a

Sương giá cuối5 Th4

Sương giá đầu28 Th10

Mùa vụ206 ngày

Thu hoạch45 ngày

Ánh sángfull-to-part

When to Plant Shepherd's Purse in Zone 8a

Sow Seeds Outdoors: 22 Th2

Direct sow Shepherd's Purse seeds outdoors around 22 Th2. Wait until soil temperature reaches 35F. Space plants at 16/m² (8cm khoảng cách).

Harvest: 8 Th4

First harvest approximately 8 Th4 (~45 ngày from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (28 Th10). Shepherd's Purse can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: 2 Th9

For a fall harvest, plant Shepherd's Purse around 2 Th9 (8 weeks before first frost).

Shepherd's Purse in Other Zones

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