When should I plant Pilipili Hoho in Zone 8a?

Start Pilipili Hoho 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 Pilipili Hoho in Zone 8a?

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

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🫑 Growing Pilipili Hoho in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pilipili Hoho. Baridi ya mwisho: Apr 5. Baridi ya kwanza: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 siku)

Eneo8a

Baridi ya mwishoApr 5

Baridi ya kwanzaOct 28

Msimu206 siku

Mavuno75 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Pilipili Hoho in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Pilipili Hoho seeds indoors around Feb 8 (8 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

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

Harvest: Jun 23

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

Upandaji wa Pamoja

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