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Red Bhut Jolokia · Pepper

Zone 10b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Red Bhut Jolokia to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsNov 6th
Last FrostJan 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsFeb 26th
Harvest BeginsJun 26th
Harvest EndsDec 31st

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.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity120
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)80
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Start Bhut Jolokia early, keep seedlings warm (around 80°F for germination), and only transplant once nights are reliably above 50°F and soil is at least 60°F.