When should I plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 3b?

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Mar 20. Transplant outdoors after May 29. Expect first harvest around Aug 2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3b is May 15. The first fall frost averages Sep 22, giving a 130-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, Shishito in Zone 3b?

Yes. Pepper, Shishito needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 3b has a 130-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, Shishito in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Pepper, Shishito early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Utolsó fagy: May 15. Első fagy: Sep 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 20Sep 22

Season: May 15 – Sep 22 (130 nap)

Zóna3b

Utolsó fagyMay 15

Első fagySep 22

Szezon130 nap

Betakarítás60 nap

NapTeljes Nap

When to Plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Mar 20 (8 hét az utolsó fagy előtt). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant Pepper, Shishito seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm távolság). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 2

First harvest approximately Aug 2 (~65 nap from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).

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