When to plant hot pepper
Tender · frost kills itHot Pepperis keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.
Hot Pepper planting timeline
Tender: wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting out.
Shop hot pepper seeds →AFFILIATEHot Pepper planting FAQ
When should I start hot pepper seeds indoors?
Start hot pepper indoors 8–10 weeks before the last spring frost, so seedlings are ready to plant out once the weather warms.
Can I direct sow hot pepper?
Hot Pepper is usually started indoors and transplanted rather than direct sown, for a reliable stand.
How long does hot pepper take to grow?
Hot Pepper takes about 70–100 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.
Is hot pepper frost-hardy?
Tender: wait until the danger of frost has passed before planting out.
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