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When to Plant Habanero Pepper in Biwabik, Minnesota (55708)

Location

Biwabik, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55708

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Habanero Pepper seeds indoors 12 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum chinense
Days to Maturity 100 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 10-21 days

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Growing Habanero Pepper in Zone 3b

Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a popular garden vegetable. In Biwabik, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Habanero Pepper seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.