When should I plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 9a?

Start Pepper, Shishito 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 Pepper, Shishito in Zone 9a?

Yes. Pepper, Shishito needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🫑 Growing Pepper, Shishito in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pepper, Shishito. آخری پالا: Mar 20. پہلا پالا: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 23Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 دن)

زون9a

آخری پالاMar 20

پہلا پالاNov 12

موسم237 دن

فصل60 دن

دھوپپوری دھوپ

When to Plant Pepper, Shishito in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 23

Start Pepper, Shishito seeds indoors around Jan 23 (8 آخری پالے سے پہلے ہفتے). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 3

Transplant Pepper, Shishito seedlings outdoors after Apr 3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/می² (30cm فاصلا). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 7

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

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