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When to Plant Serrano Pepper in Anthony, New Mexico (88021)

Location

Anthony, New Mexico

ZIP Code

88021

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, January 9, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Serrano Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, April 3, 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 8a

Serrano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Anthony, New Mexico, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Serrano Pepper seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.