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

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Jan 25. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around Jun 9.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Pepper, Shishito in Zone 8b?

Yes. Pepper, Shishito needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, Shishito in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pepper, Shishito. Останній заморозок: Mar 22. Перший заморозок: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 25Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 днів)

Зона8b

Останній заморозокMar 22

Перший заморозокNov 10

Сезон233 днів

Врожай60 днів

СонцеПовне Сонце

When to Plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Jan 25 (8 тижнів до останнього заморозку). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Pepper, Shishito seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/м² (30cm відстань). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 9

First harvest approximately Jun 9 (~65 днів from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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