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When to Plant Craig's Grande in Zone 8b

Family: Solanaceae Hot Pepper
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 8b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~75 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsJan 26th
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 18th
Harvest BeginsAug 1st
Harvest EndsNov 12th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~75 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~75 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.