Zone 8a planting calendar
What to plant in July — zone 8a
Zone 8a averages its last spring frost around March 30 and its first fall frost around November 15. Everything below is timed from those two dates, so it stays useful whether you're planting for summer or for a fall harvest.
Last frost: March 30
First frost: November 15
Winter lows: 10 to 15 °F
Plan & order
- Order fall seedaround Jul 18
Fall brassicas and greens get sown in the heat of summer — have the seed on hand before that window opens.
Start indoors for fall
- Broccoliaround Jul 21
Fall broccoli window opens — sow trays any time in the next four weeks.
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