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When to Plant Habanero Pepper in Zone 2B

USDA Zone

2B

Cities Covered

16

Avg Last Frost

Friday, May 28, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2B

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, March 5, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Friday, June 11, 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 2B

Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2B. This zone includes cities like Gakona, Glennallen, Mc Grath and 13 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2B is around Friday, May 28, 2027. For best results, start your Habanero Pepper seeds indoors around Friday, March 5, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Friday, June 11, 2027.

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