When to plant lovage in zone 8a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 8a

Last frost ~Mar 25First frost ~Nov 10Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Feb 11 · Transplant Mar 18 · First harvest Jun 6 · Wrap by Sep 26

Last spring frostMar 25

Start seeds indoorsFeb 11

Transplant outMar 18

First harvestJun 6

Last harvestSep 26

First fall frostNov 10

Why these dates work in zone 8a

Zone 8a's last spring frost averages Mar 25 and first fall frost Nov 10 — about 230 frost-free days. Lovage tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 6 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms.

Common questions

How long does lovage take to grow in zone 8a?

Lovage matures in about 80–100 days from transplanting. In zone 8a that means setting plants out around Mar 18 and first picking around Jun 6.

Will lovage survive frost in zone 8a?

Yes — lovage tolerates light frost. In zone 8a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Mar 25) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 10).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full lovage growing guide →