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When to Plant Chili Pepper in Axson, Georgia (31624)

Location

Axson, Georgia

ZIP Code

31624

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, December 12, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Chili Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 119 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-28 days

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Chili Pepper in Zone 9a

Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Axson, Georgia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, December 12, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Chili Pepper seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.