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When to Plant Serrano Pepper in Ramsey, Indiana (47166)

Location

Ramsey, Indiana

ZIP Code

47166

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Serrano Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 80 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Small (1-2 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Serrano Pepper in Zone 6b

Serrano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Ramsey, Indiana, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Serrano Pepper seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.