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When to Plant Chili Pepper in Black Diamond, Washington (98010)

Location

Black Diamond, Washington

ZIP Code

98010

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Monday, March 15, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, January 18, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Monday, March 29, 2027

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 Black Diamond

Growing Chili Pepper in Zone 8b

Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Black Diamond, Washington, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, January 18, 2027.

Your average last frost date is Monday, March 15, 2027. Plan to transplant your Chili Pepper seedlings outdoors around Monday, March 29, 2027, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.