When should I plant Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 8a?

Start Pepper, Lunchbox Orange seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around Jun 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 8a?

Yes. Pepper, Lunchbox Orange needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pepper, Lunchbox Orange. Sista frost: Apr 5. Första frost: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dagar)

Zon8a

Sista frostApr 5

Första frostOct 28

Säsong206 dagar

Skörd75 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Pepper, Lunchbox Orange in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Pepper, Lunchbox Orange seeds indoors around Feb 8 (8 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Pepper, Lunchbox Orange seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 23

First harvest approximately Jun 23 (~65 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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