When should I plant Cabai in Zone 10a?

Start Cabai seeds indoors around Dec 26. Transplant outdoors after Mar 6. Expect first harvest around May 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 10a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 10a is Feb 20. The first fall frost averages Dec 1, giving a 284-day growing season.

Can I grow Cabai in Zone 10a?

Yes. Cabai needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 10a has a 284-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌶️ Growing Cabai in Zone 10a

Zone 10a has a year-round growing season. Cabai can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Embun beku terakhir: Feb 20. Embun beku pertama: Dec 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 26Dec 1

Season: Feb 20 – Dec 1 (284 hari)

Zona10a

Embun beku terakhirFeb 20

Embun beku pertamaDec 1

Musim284 hari

Panen85 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Cabai in Zone 10a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 26

Start Cabai seeds indoors around Dec 26 (8 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Cabai seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 10

First harvest approximately May 10 (~65 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 1).

Tanaman Pendamping

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❌ Adas❌ Kacang

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