When should I plant Paprika in Zone 9b?

Start Paprika seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around May 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Paprika in Zone 9b?

Yes. Paprika needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Paprika in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Paprika. Zadnja slana: Mar 10. Prva slana: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dni)

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Zadnja slanaMar 10

Prva slanaNov 15

Sezona250 dni

Žetev75 dni

SoncePolno Sonce

When to Plant Paprika in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Paprika seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

Transplant Paprika seedlings outdoors after Mar 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 28

First harvest approximately May 28 (~65 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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❌ Kolerabica❌ Koromač

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