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When to Plant Serrano Pepper in Batesland, South Dakota (57716)

Location

Batesland, South Dakota

ZIP Code

57716

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, March 1, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, May 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Serrano Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 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 5a

Serrano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Batesland, South Dakota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Serrano Pepper seedlings outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.