Stock in Zone 8a & 8b
Matthiola incana
When to plant stock in zone 8b
Zones 8a and 8b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. Stock needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Feb 11–Feb 18 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Mar 25–Apr 1 |
| Estimated bloom | Jun 13–Jun 20 (~80 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 2-2.5 ft.
Stock produces dense, fragrant flower spikes in a wide color range, prized as a cut flower for both the look and the scent. It's a member of the brassica family, related to cabbage and broccoli, which shows up in the pests it has to deal with more than in its appearance.
How stock fits zone 8's season
Zone 8b's frost-free window runs about 230 days, from March 25 to November 10. Stock needs about 80 days from transplant to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Stock.
Where to buy stock seeds
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Growing Stock in USDA zone 8b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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