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When to Plant Habanero Pepper in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

26

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, June 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Habanero Pepper seeds indoors 12 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum chinense
Days to Maturity 100 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 18" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Habanero Pepper

Good Companions

BasilCarrotTomato

Avoid Planting Near

Fennel
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Growing Habanero Pepper in USDA Zone 2A

Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 23 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Tuesday, June 1, 2027. For best results, start your Habanero Pepper seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 9, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, June 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Habanero Pepper approximately 100 days after planting.