When should I plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 8a?

Start Pepper, Shishito 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, Shishito in Zone 8a?

Yes. Pepper, Shishito needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, Shishito in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pepper, Shishito. கடைசி உறைபனி: Apr 5. முதல் உறைபனி: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 நாட்கள்)

மண்டலம்8a

கடைசி உறைபனிApr 5

முதல் உறைபனிOct 28

பருவம்206 நாட்கள்

அறுவடை60 நாட்கள்

சூரிய ஒளிமுழு வெயில்

When to Plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Feb 8 (8 கடைசி பனிப்புக் குளிருக்கு முன் வாரங்கள்). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Pepper, Shishito seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/மீ² (30cm இடைவெளி). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 23

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

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