When to plant hot peppers in zone 3a
In zone 3a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 20 and the first fall frost around Sep 10. Here is when to plant hot peppers.
Start seeds indoorsMar 25
Plant in the bedJun 3
Start pickingAug 17
Your hot pepper calendar for zone 3a
- Mar 25: Start hot pepper seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Jun 3: Plant hot peppers in the bed
- Aug 17: 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 3a. 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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