When should I plant Pilipili Hoho in Zone 9a?

Start Pilipili Hoho seeds indoors around Jan 23. Transplant outdoors after Apr 3. Expect first harvest around Jun 7.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Pilipili Hoho in Zone 9a?

Yes. Pilipili Hoho needs 75 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pilipili Hoho in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pilipili Hoho. Baridi ya mwisho: Mar 20. Baridi ya kwanza: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 23Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 siku)

Eneo9a

Baridi ya mwishoMar 20

Baridi ya kwanzaNov 12

Msimu237 siku

Mavuno75 siku

JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Pilipili Hoho in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Pilipili Hoho seeds indoors around Jan 23 (8 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Pilipili Hoho seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 7

First harvest approximately Jun 7 (~65 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

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