Zone 8 planting calendar
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Average last spring frost ≈ Mar 25, first fall frost ≈ Nov 10 - about 230 frost-free days.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 8 – Apr 29 |
| Peppers | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 15 – May 6 |
| Cucumbers | – | Apr 1 – Apr 22 |
| Zucchini | – | Apr 1 – Apr 22 |
| Pumpkins | – | Apr 8 – Apr 29 |
| Winter Squash | – | Apr 8 – Apr 29 |
| Watermelon | – | Apr 8 – Apr 29 |
| Cantaloupe | – | Apr 8 – Apr 29 |
| Green Beans | – | Apr 1 – Apr 22 |
| Sweet Corn | – | Apr 1 – Apr 22 |
| Okra | – | Apr 15 – May 6 |
| Lettuce | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Spinach | – | Feb 18 – Mar 11 |
| Kale | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 25 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Cabbage | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 8 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Carrots | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Beets | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Radishes | – | Feb 18 – Mar 11 |
| Peas | – | Feb 11 – Mar 4 |
| Onions | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Feb 25 – Mar 18 |
| Garlic | – | – |
| Potatoes | – | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Sweet Potatoes | – | Apr 15 – May 6 |
| Swiss Chard | – | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Arugula | – | Feb 25 – Mar 18 |
| Basil | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 8 – Apr 29 |
| Cilantro | – | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Parsley | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Celery | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Apr 1 – Apr 22 |
| Leeks | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 11 – Apr 1 |
| Asparagus | – | Feb 25 – Mar 18 |
| Strawberries | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
| Sunflowers | – | Apr 1 – Apr 22 |
| Turnips | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 |
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