When should I plant Korean Long Green Pepper in Zone 8b?

Start Korean Long Green Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 25. Transplant outdoors after Mar 22. Expect first harvest around May 6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Korean Long Green Pepper in Zone 8b?

Yes. Korean Long Green Pepper needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Korean Long Green Pepper in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Korean Long Green Pepper. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 25Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days)

Zone8b

Last FrostMar 22

First FrostNov 10

Season Length233 days

Days to Harvest75

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing2/sqft (6-8" apart)

When to Plant Korean Long Green Pepper in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25

Start Korean Long Green Pepper seeds indoors around Jan 25 (8 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 8–21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 22

Transplant Korean Long Green Pepper seedlings outdoors after Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 2/sqft (6-8" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 6

First harvest approximately May 6 (~45 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Companion Planting

✅ Basil ✅ Carrot ✅ Onion ✅ Perilla Leaf

❌ Fennel

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