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When to Plant Gros Bleu in Zone 8b

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Gros Bleu harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 8b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 8b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~365 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsJan 26th
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 18th
Harvest BeginsMay 18th
Harvest EndsNov 12th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~365 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

Recommended Companions

Barbeque Rosemary
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Berggarten Sage
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German Winter Thyme
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Spice Island Rosemary
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Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus Thyme
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Garden sage Sage
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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~365 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.