When to plant hot peppers in zone 4a
In zone 4a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 12 and the first fall frost around Sep 21. Here is when to plant hot peppers.
Start seeds indoorsMar 17
Plant in the bedMay 26
Start pickingAug 9
Your hot pepper calendar for zone 4a
- Mar 17: Start hot pepper seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 26: Plant hot peppers in the bed
- Aug 9: Start picking hot peppers
Jalapeños are the most forgiving. Wear gloves when picking the hottest kinds.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 4a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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