When should I plant Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 5a?

Start Pepper, California Wonder seeds indoors around Mar 3. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jul 16.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 5a?

Yes. Pepper, California Wonder needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Pepper, California Wonder in this zone. Fros terakhir: Apr 28. Fros pertama: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 3Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 hari)

Zon5a

Fros terakhirApr 28

Fros pertamaOct 8

Musim163 hari

Tuaian75 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Pepper, California Wonder in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 3

Start Pepper, California Wonder seeds indoors around Mar 3 (8 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Pepper, California Wonder 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).

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