When to plant hot pepper in Delaware
Delaware spans USDA zones 7a–7b, so the right time to plant hot pepper shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford — below are local dates for 11 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 7b | April 7 | November 4 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Dover | 7b | April 4 | November 4 | April 18 – April 25 |
| Newark | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Middletown | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Bear | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Glasgow | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Brookside | 7b | April 7 | November 2 | April 21 – April 28 |
| Hockessin | 7a | April 7 | November 4 | April 21 – April 28 |
Hot Pepper in Delaware: FAQ
When can I plant hot pepper in Delaware?
Across Delaware, the time to transplant hot pepper spans roughly April 18 in Dover to April 25 in Milford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the hot pepper planting date vary across Delaware?
Yes. Delaware publishes 11 cities with their own frost dates, so the right hot pepper planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does hot pepper take to grow in Delaware?
Hot Pepper takes about 70–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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