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Red Ember · Pepper

Zone 8b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Red Ember to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 2nd
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 18th
Harvest BeginsAug 1st
Harvest EndsNov 12th

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 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: For the quickest, most uniform harvest, start pepper seeds warm (around 80°F), then transplant only when soil is reliably warm and night temps stay above ~50°F.