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When to Plant Poblano Pepper in Buffalo, South Carolina (29321)

Location

Buffalo, South Carolina

ZIP Code

29321

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

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

Pro Tip: Start Poblano Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026.

๐ŸŒฟ 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)

โ˜€๏ธ 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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๐Ÿค Good Companions

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โš ๏ธ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Poblano Pepper in Zone 8a

Poblano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Buffalo, South Carolina, 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 Poblano Pepper seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.