When should I plant Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 9b?

Start Cheongyang Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 10. Expect first harvest around May 4.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 9b?

Yes. Cheongyang Pepper needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Cheongyang Pepper. כפור אחרון: Mar 10. כפור ראשון: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 ימים)

אזור9b

כפור אחרוןMar 10

כפור ראשוןNov 15

עונה250 ימים

קטיף85 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Cheongyang Pepper in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Cheongyang Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 10

Transplant Cheongyang Pepper seedlings outdoors after Mar 10. 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 4

First harvest approximately May 4 (~55 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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