When should I plant शिमला मिर्च in Zone 7a?

Start शिमला मिर्च seeds indoors around Feb 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jul 3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow शिमला मिर्च in Zone 7a?

Yes. शिमला मिर्च needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing शिमला मिर्च in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for शिमला मिर्च. अंतिम पाला: Apr 15. पहला पाला: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 दिन)

ज़ोन7a

अंतिम पालाApr 15

पहला पालाOct 22

मौसम190 दिन

फसल75 दिन

धूपपूर्ण धूप

When to Plant शिमला मिर्च in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 18

Start शिमला मिर्च seeds indoors around Feb 18 (8 अंतिम पाले से पहले सप्ताह). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant शिमला मिर्च seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/वर्ग फीट (30cm की दूरी). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 3

First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~65 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

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