When to Plant Jicama in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors April 15 to September 12, and expect your first harvest around September 12. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Jicama 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
Sep 12
Jicama is ready to harvest in about 150 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Jicama 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
Aug 31
Jicama is ready to harvest in about 150 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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