When should I plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 7b?

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Feb 13. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around Jun 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, Shishito in Zone 7b?

Yes. Pepper, Shishito needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, Shishito in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Pepper, Shishito. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 10. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 13Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 ημέρες)

Ζώνη7b

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 10

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 7

Περίοδος211 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή60 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 13

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Feb 13 (8 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Pepper, Shishito seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/μ² (30cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 28

First harvest approximately Jun 28 (~65 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

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