Zone 8 Calendar - Vegetable Planting Guide

Zone 8 Hardiness Dates

 

Primarily located in the southern United States, Zone 8 also includes parts of the Pacific Northwest and coastal California. With a last frost date in mid-to-late March and a first frost date in early November, Zone 8 offers a moderately long growing season. 

Winters in Zone 8 are mild and summers are hot, making this region ideal for warm-season crops. Many varieties can be directly sown outdoors in spring or started indoors for an earlier harvest. Cool-season crops are best planted in fall or winter.

The growing season in Zone 8 offers an average of 250 to 270 frost-free days, though frost dates can vary by location. Start seeds indoors to maximize your harvest and consider succession planting for fast-maturing varieties. Refer to the planting schedule below for optimal timing to start seeds, direct sow, and transplant seedlings.