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When to Plant Chili Pepper in Isabella, Minnesota (55607)

Location

Isabella, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55607

USDA Zone

3b

Last Frost

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 3, 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

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Growing Chili Pepper in Zone 3b

Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Isabella, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Chili Pepper seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.