When should I plant Cà chua in Zone 8a?

Start Cà chua seeds indoors around 22 Th2. Transplant outdoors after 19 Th4. Expect first harvest around 23 Th6.

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 Cà chua in Zone 8a?

Yes. Cà chua needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍅 Growing Cà chua in Zone 8a

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

Planting Calendar

Indoor

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 hoạch75 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Cà chua in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: 22 Th2

Start Cà chua seeds indoors around 22 Th2 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 6-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 19 Th4

Transplant Cà chua seedlings outdoors after 19 Th4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 23 Th6

First harvest approximately 23 Th6 (~65 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (28 Th10).

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