El Jefe· Pepper
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Nov 28th |
| Last Frost | Jan 16th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Mar 6th |
| Harvest Begins | May 5th |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 19th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 60 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | Stake |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 80 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: For early harvest, transplant only when night temperatures are reliably above 50°F and the soil is at/above 60°F, then keep soil evenly moist (not soggy) to push steady flowering.