Zone 8 Planting Calendar

Zone 8 — Pacific Coast, Southeast US

Last updated: Apr 25, 2026
Zone 8 Climate Facts
Last Spring Frost Mar 20
First Fall Frost Nov 5
Growing Season 230 days
Plants Available 50 varieties

All Plants for Zone 8

PlantTypeStart Indoors Transplant / SowHarvest StartHarvest End
Arugula vegetable — Mar 20 Apr 24 Jun 3
Asparagus vegetable Feb 27 Mar 27 year 2-3 ongoing
Basil herb Mar 6 Apr 3 May 30 Jul 24
Beet vegetable — Mar 20 May 18 Jul 7
Blueberry fruit Feb 27 Mar 27 year 2-3 ongoing
Broccoli vegetable Jan 30 Mar 20 May 26 Jul 25
Brussels Sprouts vegetable Jan 30 Mar 20 Jun 15 Aug 14
Butternut Squash vegetable Mar 13 Apr 10 Jul 11 Sep 4
Cabbage vegetable Jan 30 Mar 20 May 26 Aug 4
Cantaloupe fruit Feb 20 Apr 10 Jul 1 Aug 15
Carrot vegetable — Mar 27 Jun 10 Jul 30
Cauliflower vegetable Jan 30 Mar 20 May 21 Jul 15
Celery vegetable Feb 6 Mar 27 Jul 7 Sep 10
Chives herb Feb 27 Mar 27 Jun 5 Aug 4
Cilantro herb — Mar 27 May 21 Jul 15
Corn (Sweet) vegetable — Apr 3 Jun 10 Aug 19
Cucumber vegetable Feb 25 Apr 1 May 25 Oct 25
Dill herb — Apr 3 May 23 Jul 12
Eggplant vegetable Feb 27 Apr 17 Jul 1 Aug 20
Garlic vegetable — Sep 24 May 19 Jun 18
Green Beans vegetable — Apr 3 May 30 Jul 14
Green Onion (Scallion) vegetable — Mar 20 May 19 Jul 3
Habanero Pepper vegetable Feb 27 Apr 17 Aug 2 Oct 1
Jalapeño Pepper vegetable Feb 20 Apr 10 Jul 1 Aug 15
Kale vegetable Jan 30 Mar 20 May 16 Jul 10
Lavender herb Feb 13 Apr 3 Jul 23 Nov 2
Lettuce vegetable Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 25 Jun 24
Marigold flower Feb 20 Apr 10 Jun 1 Jul 21
Mint herb Mar 6 Apr 3 Jun 14 Aug 13
Okra vegetable — Apr 10 Jun 9 Jul 24
Onion vegetable Feb 20 Mar 20 Jun 28 Aug 27
Oregano herb Mar 6 Apr 3 Jul 2 Aug 11
Parsley herb Feb 6 Mar 27 Jun 26 Aug 15
Peas vegetable — Mar 20 May 24 Jul 8
Pepper (Bell) vegetable Jan 15 Apr 1 Jun 5 Nov 1
Potato vegetable Feb 27 Mar 27 Jun 22 Sep 10
Pumpkin vegetable Mar 13 Apr 10 Jul 16 Sep 14
Radish vegetable — Mar 20 Apr 16 May 29
Rosemary herb Feb 13 Apr 3 Jul 13 Sep 21
Sage herb Mar 6 Apr 3 Jul 2 Aug 16
Spinach vegetable Feb 20 Mar 20 May 3 Jun 17
Strawberry fruit Feb 27 Mar 27 Jul 16 Sep 14
Sunflower flower — Apr 3 Jun 22 Aug 21
Sweet Potato vegetable Feb 20 Apr 10 Jul 26 Sep 24
Swiss Chard vegetable Feb 20 Mar 20 May 18 Jun 27
Thyme herb Mar 6 Apr 3 Jul 4 Aug 18
Tomato vegetable Jan 20 Mar 30 Jun 1 Nov 1
Turnip vegetable — Mar 20 Apr 24 Jun 23
Watermelon fruit Feb 27 Apr 17 Jul 4 Aug 23
Zucchini vegetable Mar 6 Apr 3 May 25 Jul 14
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.