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When to Plant Poblano Pepper in Capay, California (95607)

Location

Capay, California

ZIP Code

95607

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, December 12, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Poblano Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 80 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (3-4 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 8-14 days

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Poblano Pepper in Zone 9a

Poblano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Capay, California, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, December 12, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Poblano Pepper seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.