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When to Plant Cayenne Pepper in Castleford, Idaho (83321)

Location

Castleford, Idaho

ZIP Code

83321

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 Cayenne 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 75 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Small (2-5 inch pods)

☀️ 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 Cayenne Pepper in Zone 6b

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Castleford, Idaho, 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 Cayenne Pepper seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.