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When to Plant Cayenne Pepper in Valley Falls, New York (12185)

Location

Valley Falls, New York

ZIP Code

12185

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Saturday, February 14, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Saturday, May 9, 2026

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

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 75 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Cayenne Pepper in Zone 5b

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Valley Falls, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should start seeds indoors around Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Plan to transplant your Cayenne Pepper seedlings outdoors around Saturday, May 9, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.