When to plant orach in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant orach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 25 in Brunswick to March 28 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 10 – April 7 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | March 7 – April 4 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | March 9 – April 6 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | March 7 – April 4 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | February 16 – March 16 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | March 9 – April 6 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | March 1 – March 29 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | March 11 – April 8 |
Orach in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant orach in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow orach spans roughly January 25 in Brunswick to March 28 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the orach planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right orach planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does orach take to grow in Georgia?
Orach takes about 40–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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