Zone 8B is a warm zone with nearly year-round opportunities for food growing. With an average last spring frost around Mar 12 and first fall frost around Nov 18, you have approximately 251 frost-free days per year. Use the planting dates below to plan your garden around these key frost windows. For a personalized forecast based on your specific zip code, use our free planting calendar. Browse individual plant guides for detailed growing instructions, or explore how USDA zones work to better understand your growing conditions.