Pepper in Zone 3b
Capsicum annuum
| Start indoors | Apr 4–Apr 11 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jun 13–Jun 20 |
| Estimated harvest | ~75 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Basil — Basil may repel aphids and improve pepper growth nearby.
- Onion — Onions deter many common pepper pests.
Where to buy pepper seeds
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See it growing
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