When should I plant Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 6a?

Start Pepper, Lunchbox Orange seeds indoors around Mar 3. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 6a?

Yes. Pepper, Lunchbox Orange needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Pepper, Lunchbox Orange. Darrera gelada: Apr 28. Primera gelada: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 dies)

Zona6a

Darrera geladaApr 28

Primera geladaOct 8

Temporada163 dies

Collita75 dies

SolSol Ple

When to Plant Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start Pepper, Lunchbox Orange seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Pepper, Lunchbox Orange seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 16

First harvest approximately Jul 16 (~65 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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