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Lemon Drop · Pepper

Zone 7a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Lemon Drop to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 2nd
Last FrostApr 20th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 15th
Harvest BeginsAug 29th
Harvest EndsOct 20th

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 Maturity75
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: Start seedlings early, keep soil consistently warm, and transplant only once nights are reliably above 50°F to prevent cold-stress stunting common with Capsicum in cool springs.