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When to Plant Jalapeño Pepper in Bronxville, New York (10708)

Location

Bronxville, New York

ZIP Code

10708

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, January 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Jalapeño Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Small (2-3 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 Jalapeño Pepper in Zone 7b

Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bronxville, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Jalapeño Pepper seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.