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When to Plant Bell Pepper in Daggett, Michigan (49821)

Location

Daggett, Michigan

ZIP Code

49821

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, March 1, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, May 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Bell Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (4-6 oz)

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/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 Bell Pepper in Zone 5a

Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Daggett, Michigan, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Bell Pepper seedlings outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.