When should I plant Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 8b?

Start Cheongyang Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 25. Transplant outdoors after Mar 22. Expect first harvest around May 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 8b?

Yes. Cheongyang Pepper needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Cheongyang Pepper. כפור אחרון: Mar 22. כפור ראשון: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 25Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 ימים)

אזור8b

כפור אחרוןMar 22

כפור ראשוןNov 10

עונה233 ימים

קטיף85 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25

Start Cheongyang Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 25 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 22

Transplant Cheongyang Pepper seedlings outdoors after Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 2/מ² (15-20cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 16

First harvest approximately May 16 (~55 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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