When to Plant Common Mallow in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to June 24, and expect your first harvest around June 24. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Common Mallow planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 24
Common Mallow is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Common Mallow planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Start seeds indoors
Feb 6
Transplant outdoors
Apr 3
Projected first harvest
Jun 12
Common Mallow is ready to harvest in about 70 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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