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Chocolate Reaper · Pepper

Zone 5b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Chocolate Reaper to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 9th
Last FrostMay 4th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 29th
Harvest BeginsOct 17th
Harvest EndsOct 5th

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 Maturity110
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitBush
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)80
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: For Capsicum chinense superhots, keep seedlings warm (and evenly moist) until well-rooted, then transplant only after soil is truly warm to avoid stunting.