When should I plant Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 9a?

Start Pepper, California Wonder seeds indoors around Jan 23. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jun 7.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 9a?

Yes. Pepper, California Wonder needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pepper, California Wonder. כפור אחרון: Mar 20. כפור ראשון: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 23Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 ימים)

אזור9a

כפור אחרוןMar 20

כפור ראשוןNov 12

עונה237 ימים

קטיף75 ימים

שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Pepper, California Wonder seeds indoors around Jan 23 (8 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Pepper, California Wonder seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/מ² (30cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 7

First harvest approximately Jun 7 (~65 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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