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When to Plant Chili Pepper in Cable, Wisconsin (54821)

Location

Cable, Wisconsin

ZIP Code

54821

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, March 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, May 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Chili Pepper seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 119 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 8-28 days

🤝 Good Companions

BasilRosemaryOreganoParsleyMarjoramTomatoGeraniumPetuniaBell PepperCucumberEggplantEscaroleOkraSwiss ChardSquash

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Fennel

Other Plants for Cable

Growing Chili Pepper in Zone 4a

Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Cable, Wisconsin, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, March 20, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Chili Pepper seedlings outdoors around Friday, May 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.