When should I plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 2b?

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Mar 30. Transplant outdoors after Hun 8. Expect first harvest around Ago 12.

What is the last frost date for Zone 2b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 2b is May 25. The first fall frost averages Ago 28, giving a 95-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, Shishito in Zone 2b?

Yes. Pepper, Shishito needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 2b has a 95-day growing season, which is sufficient.

🫑

🫑 Growing Pepper, Shishito in Zone 2b

Zone 2b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Pepper, Shishito early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Huling frost: May 25. Unang frost: Ago 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 30Ago 28

Season: May 25 – Ago 28 (95 araw)

Zone2b

Huling frostMay 25

Unang frostAgo 28

Season95 araw

Ani60 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 2b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 30

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Mar 30 (8 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Hun 8

Transplant Pepper, Shishito seedlings outdoors after Hun 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Ago 12

First harvest approximately Ago 12 (~65 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Ago 28).

Pepper, Shishito in Other Zones

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Plan Your Garden Pepper, Shishito

Track Pepper, Shishito from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free Pepper, Shishito Growing Guide