When should I plant Cabai in Zone 3a?

Start Cabai seeds indoors around Mar 27. Transplant outdoors after Jun 5. Expect first harvest around Aug 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is May 22. The first fall frost averages Sep 12, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow Cabai in Zone 3a?

Yes. Cabai needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌶️ Growing Cabai in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Cabai early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Embun beku terakhir: May 22. Embun beku pertama: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 27Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 hari)

Zona3a

Embun beku terakhirMay 22

Embun beku pertamaSep 12

Musim113 hari

Panen85 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Cabai in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 27

Start Cabai seeds indoors around Mar 27 (8 minggu sebelum embun beku terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

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

Harvest: Aug 9

First harvest approximately Aug 9 (~65 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Tanaman Pendamping

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❌ Adas❌ Kacang

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