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🫑 Growing Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 8b
Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Pepper, Jimmy Nardello. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.
Planting Calendar
Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days)
When to Plant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 8b
Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25
Start Pepper, Jimmy Nardello seeds indoors around Jan 25 (8 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 85°F. Germinates in 8–21 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5
Transplant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Jun 9
First harvest approximately Jun 9 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).
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When should I plant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 8b?
Start Pepper, Jimmy Nardello seeds indoors around Jan 25. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jun 9.
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 Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 8b?
Yes. Pepper, Jimmy Nardello needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.
What is the best month to plant Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 8b?
The best time to start Pepper, Jimmy Nardello in Zone 8b is Jan. Begin seeds indoors around Jan 25, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Mar 22.
How long does Pepper, Jimmy Nardello take to harvest?
Pepper, Jimmy Nardello takes approximately 80 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 8b, expect your first harvest around Jun 9.
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