When to plant hot peppers in zone 5b
In zone 5b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 28 and the first fall frost around Oct 10. Here is when to plant hot peppers.
Start seeds indoorsMar 3
Plant in the bedMay 12
Start pickingJul 26
Your hot pepper calendar for zone 5b
- Mar 3: Start hot pepper seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- May 12: Plant hot peppers in the bed
- Jul 26: 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 5b. 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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