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When to Plant Poblano Pepper in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

27

Avg Last Frost

Monday, June 1, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, March 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Poblano Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 80 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 18" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Poblano Pepper

Good Companions

BasilCarrotTomatoOnion

Avoid Planting Near

Fennel
See the full companion planting guide for Poblano Pepper →

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Growing Poblano Pepper in USDA Zone 2A

Poblano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 24 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Monday, June 1, 2026. For best results, start your Poblano Pepper seeds indoors around Monday, March 23, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 15, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Poblano Pepper approximately 80 days after planting.