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🫑 Growing Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 7a
Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Pepper, Jimmy Nardello. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days)
When to Plant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 7a
Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 18
Start Pepper, Jimmy Nardello seeds indoors around Feb 18 (8 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 8–21 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29
Transplant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Jul 3
First harvest approximately Jul 3 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).
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When should I plant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 7a?
Start Pepper, Jimmy Nardello seeds indoors around Feb 18. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around Jul 3.
What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?
The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.
Can I grow Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 7a?
Yes. Pepper, Jimmy Nardello needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.
What is the best month to plant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 7a?
The best time to start Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 7a is Feb. Begin seeds indoors around Feb 18, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 15.
How long does Pepper, Jimmy Nardello take to harvest?
Pepper, Jimmy Nardello takes approximately 80 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 7a, expect your first harvest around Jul 3.
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