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When to Plant Festival in Zone 8a

Family: Rosaceae Fruit
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Planting Schedule

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Botanical illustration of Festival

Crop Dates : 8a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~90 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostApr 1st
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsApr 1st
Harvest BeginsJun 30th
Harvest EndsNov 5th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~90 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~90 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.