DibbleSeed starting calendar for Zone 8
Zone 8's last spring frost lands around March 28, and every date below is counted back from it. Sow indoors in the window shown, then move the seedlings out once the transplant date arrives.
Mild winters, long season. Cool crops in fall/winter; heat can limit summer greens.
| Crop | Start indoors | Move outside |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | Jan 17 to Jan 31 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Leek | Jan 17 to Jan 31 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Celery | Jan 17 to Jan 31 | Mar 28 to Apr 11 |
| Pepper | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Apr 11 to Apr 25 |
| Sage | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Mar 28 to Apr 11 |
| Eggplant | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Apr 11 to Apr 25 |
| Hot Pepper | Jan 31 to Feb 14 | Apr 11 to Apr 25 |
| Tomato | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Apr 4 to Apr 18 |
| Kale | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Marigold | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 28 to Apr 11 |
| Parsley | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Oregano | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 28 to Apr 11 |
| Chives | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Apr 4 to Apr 18 |
| Collard Greens | Feb 14 to Feb 28 | Mar 14 to Mar 28 |
| Basil | Feb 28 to Mar 14 | Apr 4 to Apr 18 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb 28 to Mar 14 | Apr 11 to Apr 25 |
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