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🫑 Growing Pepper, Thai Dragon in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Pepper, Thai Dragon. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 18Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days)

Zone7a

Last FrostApr 15

First FrostOct 22

Season Length190 days

Days to Harvest85

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Pepper, Thai Dragon in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 18

Start Pepper, Thai Dragon 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, Thai Dragon 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Pepper, Thai Dragon in Zone 7a?

Start Pepper, Thai Dragon 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, Thai Dragon in Zone 7a?

Yes. Pepper, Thai Dragon needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

What is the best month to plant Pepper, Thai Dragon in Zone 7a?

The best time to start Pepper, Thai Dragon 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, Thai Dragon take to harvest?

Pepper, Thai Dragon takes approximately 85 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 7a, expect your first harvest around Jul 3.

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