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When to plant Calendula in Zone 8a

In Zone 8a, Calendula: direct sow outdoors around Mar 8–Apr 5; direct sow outdoors around Sep 23–Oct 7. Expect to harvest around Apr 27–May 25.

StepWhen
Direct sow outdoorsMar 8 – Apr 5
Direct sow outdoorsSep 23 – Oct 7
HarvestApr 27 – May 25
HarvestNov 12 – Nov 26

Tip: Cool-season and edible; deadhead often and it'll bloom from spring into fall.

Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.

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