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Christmas Bell · Pepper

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Christmas Bell to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 20th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJul 3rd
Harvest BeginsSep 26th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

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 Maturity85
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Start Capsicum peppers indoors with warm soil, then transplant only when nights are reliably warm and soil is at least ~60°F to prevent cold stunting.