Sonoran Chiltepin · Hot Pepper
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Feb 2nd |
| Last Frost | Mar 23rd |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 18th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 21st |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 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.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 95 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | Stake |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: For desert-origin hot peppers like Sonoran chiles, wait for consistently warm nights and keep seedlings under steady light so they don’t get leggy before transplant.