When should I plant शिमला मिर्च in Zone 9b?

Start शिमला मिर्च seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around May 28.

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 शिमला मिर्च in Zone 9b?

Yes. शिमला मिर्च needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing शिमला मिर्च in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like शिमला मिर्च. अंतिम पाला: Mar 10. पहला पाला: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 दिन)

ज़ोन9b

अंतिम पालाMar 10

पहला पालाNov 15

मौसम250 दिन

फसल75 दिन

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When to Plant शिमला मिर्च in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start शिमला मिर्च seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 अंतिम पाले से पहले सप्ताह). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant शिमला मिर्च seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. 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: May 28

First harvest approximately May 28 (~65 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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