When should I plant शिमला मिर्च in Zone 8a?

Start शिमला मिर्च seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow शिमला मिर्च in Zone 8a?

Yes. शिमला मिर्च needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing शिमला मिर्च in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like शिमला मिर्च. अंतिम पाला: Apr 5. पहला पाला: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 दिन)

ज़ोन8a

अंतिम पालाApr 5

पहला पालाOct 28

मौसम206 दिन

फसल75 दिन

धूपपूर्ण धूप

When to Plant शिमला मिर्च in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

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

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant शिमला मिर्च seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. 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: Jun 23

First harvest approximately Jun 23 (~65 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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