When should I plant Berbere Pepper in Zone 8b?

Start Berbere Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 25. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jun 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Berbere Pepper in Zone 8b?

Yes. Berbere Pepper needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Berbere Pepper in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Berbere Pepper. Zadnji mraz: Mar 22. Prvi mraz: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 25Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dana)

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Zadnji mrazMar 22

Prvi mrazNov 10

Sezona233 dana

Berba90 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Berbere Pepper in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25

Start Berbere Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 25 (8 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Berbere Pepper seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 9

First harvest approximately Jun 9 (~65 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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