When should I plant Ớt cay in Zone 8b?

Start Ớt cay seeds indoors around 25 Th1. Transplant outdoors after 5 Th4. Expect first harvest around 9 Th6.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is 22 Th3. The first fall frost averages 10 Th11, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Ớt cay in Zone 8b?

Yes. Ớt cay needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌶️ Growing Ớt cay in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ớt cay. Sương giá cuối: 22 Th3. Sương giá đầu: 10 Th11.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

25 Th110 Th11

Season: 22 Th3 – 10 Th11 (233 ngày)

Vùng8b

Sương giá cuối22 Th3

Sương giá đầu10 Th11

Mùa vụ233 ngày

Thu hoạch85 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Ớt cay in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: 25 Th1

Start Ớt cay seeds indoors around 25 Th1 (8 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 5 Th4

Transplant Ớt cay seedlings outdoors after 5 Th4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 9 Th6

First harvest approximately 9 Th6 (~65 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (10 Th11).

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