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When to Plant Serrano Pepper in Spencer, Idaho (83446)

Location

Spencer, Idaho

ZIP Code

83446

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

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

Pro Tip: Start Serrano Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Saturday, May 9, 2026.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 80 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Small (1-2 inches)

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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๐Ÿค Good Companions

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โš ๏ธ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Serrano Pepper in Zone 5b

Serrano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Spencer, Idaho, 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 Serrano Pepper seedlings outdoors around Saturday, May 9, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.