When to Plant Taro in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors April 15 to November 1, and expect your first harvest around November 1. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Taro planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Nov 1
Taro is ready to harvest in about 200 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Taro planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Apr 3
Projected first harvest
Oct 20
Taro is ready to harvest in about 200 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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