When should I plant Ớt cay in Zone 9b?

Start Ớt cay seeds indoors around 13 Th1. Transplant outdoors after 24 Th3. Expect first harvest around 28 Th5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is 10 Th3. The first fall frost averages 15 Th11, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Ớt cay in Zone 9b?

Yes. Ớt cay needs 85 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🌶️ Growing Ớt cay in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Ớt cay. Sương giá cuối: 10 Th3. Sương giá đầu: 15 Th11.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

13 Th115 Th11

Season: 10 Th3 – 15 Th11 (250 ngày)

Vùng9b

Sương giá cuối10 Th3

Sương giá đầu15 Th11

Mùa vụ250 ngày

Thu hoạch85 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Ớt cay in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: 13 Th1

Start Ớt cay seeds indoors around 13 Th1 (8 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 85F. Germinates in 8-21 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 24 Th3

Transplant Ớt cay seedlings outdoors after 24 Th3. Wait until soil temperature reaches 65F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 28 Th5

First harvest approximately 28 Th5 (~65 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (15 Th11).

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