When to Plant Dark Opal in Zone 8a
Get the exact Zone 8a timeline for your Dark Opal. See localized frost dates, indoor sowing windows, and optimal companions below.
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Crop Dates : 8a
Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Feb 18th |
| Last Frost | Apr 1st |
| Transplant / Sow Outdoors | May 27th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 26th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 5th |
