When should I plant Paprika in Zone 6a?

Start Paprika seeds indoors around Mar 3. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Paprika in Zone 6a?

Yes. Paprika needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Paprika in Zone 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Paprika. Embun beku terakhir: Apr 28. Embun beku pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 hari)

Zona6a

Embun beku terakhirApr 28

Embun beku pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Panen75 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Paprika in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start Paprika seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Paprika seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 16

First harvest approximately Jul 16 (~65 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Tanaman Pendamping

✅ Bawang Merah✅ Terong✅ Wortel✅ Tomat✅ Kemangi ✅ Bawang Putih

❌ Kohlrabi❌ Adas

Paprika in Other Zones

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